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Amphetamine Intoxication and Dependence in Admissions to a Psychiatric Unit

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

John Johnson  and
George Milner
John Johnson
Affiliation:
Oldham and District General Hospital
George Milner
Affiliation:
Oldham and District General Hospital
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Abstract

Abstract

The absence of specific physical or psychological symptoms of amphetamine intoxication, coupled with the patient's reluctance to admit dependence upon these drugs makes recognition of these complications difficult. In order to overcome this, Connell (1958) suggested that the methyl orange test for amphetamine substance in urine might be carried out as a routine procedure on all admissions to psychiatric hospitals. As yet, no reports have been made on the value of this procedure.

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Research Article
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 112 , Issue 487 , June 1966 , pp. 617 - 619
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1966 

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