Abstract
Abuse of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) has been associated with
young individuals. The abuse of SCRAs is very rare in elderly people, but a few cases
highlight the SCRAs-induced side effects. These substances lead to a variety of clinical
and psychiatric symptoms including seizures. Here we report recurrent seizures after
SCRA abuse by an elderly patient.
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Publication History
Published online: December 09, 2019
Accepted:
November 5,
2019
Received:
October 28,
2019
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