10 Causes of Schizophrenia
Cause #8: Stimulant Drugs
Stimulant drugs, both prescribed and illicit, are known to be a trigger for schizophrenia in those who are susceptible to the problem. Stimulant drugs include legal and illegal amphetamines, cocaine, and other powerful psychoactive substances.
Stimulant drugs can also induce symptoms that are very similar to schizophrenia, though there is some debate as to whether or not they can actually cause the condition on their own. Many stimulants cause users to stay up for days on end, and serious sleep deprivation combined with over-stimulation can cause hallucinations and delusions.
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