Amphetamine Intoxication and Dependence in Admissions to a Psychiatric Unit
JOHN JOHNSON M.D., M.R.C.P.E., D.P.M.1 and
GEORGE MILNER M.B., Ch.B., D.P.M.2
1 Consultant Psychiatrist, Oldham and District General Hospital
2 Senior Psychiatric Registrar, Oldham and District General Hospital
Routine estimation of urinary amphetamine by the methyl orange test was carried out for one year on all admissions, under 6o years, to a general hospital psychiatric unit. The diagnostic value of this test was limited by the high proportions of false positive (34 per cent.). Psychosis, drug dependence and personality reaction associated with amphetamine consumption constituted 3.5 per cent. of all admissions under 60 years.
Submitted on August 11, 1965
