Amphetamine usage and genital self-mutilation

Addiction. 2002 Sep;97(9):1215-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2002.00230.x.

Abstract

Amphetamine usage has been associated with addiction, psychosis and self-injurious behavior. We report on two patients who severely and repeatedly mutilated their own genitalia while intoxicated on amphetamines and consider possible diagnostic etiologies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / adverse effects*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Genitalia, Male / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methamphetamine / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectum / injuries*
  • Self Mutilation / chemically induced*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology

Substances

  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Methamphetamine