TY - JOUR PY - 1995// TI - Benzodiazepine administration induces exogenic psychosis: a case of child abuse JO - Child abuse and neglect A1 - Marcus, A. A1 - Ammermann, C. A1 - Bahro, M. A1 - Schmidt, M. H. SP - 833 EP - 836 VL - 19 IS - 7 N2 - An 11-year-old boy with psychiatric symptoms was brought to the pediatric clinic by his father. The boy exhibited anxiety, sometimes exaggerating to panic reactions, rage, and disorientation. Because of the boy's behavior it was presumed he was having delusions. Careful physical examination revealed evidence of physical abuse. This article alerts readers to the possible combination of physical abuse and purposeful drug administration.
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