Substance Induced Psychosis: A Case Study and Intervention Strategies

Running head: SUBSTANCE INDUCED PSYCHOSIS
Substance induced psychosis
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Table of Contents
Introduction: 2
Aetiology and signs and symptoms: 2
Assessment, Health promotion and intervention strategies: 3
Conclusion: 6
References: 7

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Introduction:
The young and tech savvy generation of present day are leading a life that is ridden with a
myriad of different worries, troubles and challenges. The youngsters of the 21st century have a
life full of hardships, expectations and disappointments as well. However, the impact of the
different stressful elements of life has been affecting the patience and resilience of the youngsters
as well and that is the reason why the majority of the young generation are now straying towards
substance and alcohol abuse (Pierre 2010). This assignment will focus on the psychotic disorder
faced by a patient due to alcohol and substance abuse and recommend intervention strategies
taking the aid of a case study.
Aetiology and signs and symptoms:
The case study represents the case of Susan, the patient under focus in the assignment; a 22-
year-old youngster had been assessed by the nursing practitioner for urinary tract infection
however, the most conspicuous symptoms exhibited by the patient had been her low mood and
depression. On further enquiry, Susan revealed that she had been indulging in substance abuse
from a very early age of ten. On a more elaborative note, the patient also revealed that she had
recently started drinking daily and has been smoking cannabis as well and as a result she had
been suffering auditory hallucination. Elaborating more on her condition, it can be mentioned
that she had been going through addiction for a very long time in her life and being addicted to
substance and alcohol from such a short age has had a significant impact on the psychological
health of the patient. With the recent deterioration of drinking everyday and smoking cannabis
frequently, her auditory hallucination is being further complicated by paranoia and delusions as
well. According to the recent studies, the most important outcome of cannabis addiction is the