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What can cause a psychotic episode?
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Many causes: There are many possible causes for psychotic episodes. These days, drug intoxication and withdrawal are exceedingly common. Also bipolar disorder with mania; schizophrenia; psychotic depression; brief reactive psychosis; delirium (not just due to drugs); etc. Consultation with a psychiatrist can help narrow it down.
Answered 12/9/2013
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