A diagnosis of “stimulant intoxication” is based on the recent use of an amphetamine-type substance, cocaine, or another simulant while demonstrating the following:
- Significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes (e.g. euphoria or blunted emotions, changes in sociability, hypervigilance, interpersonal sensitivity, anxiety, tension or anger, impaired judgment).
- Two or more of the following symptoms:
- Rapid heartbeat or slower than normal heart rate
- Pupillary dilation
- Elevated or lowered blood pressure
- Perspiration or chills
- Nausea or vomiting
- Weight loss
- Psychomotor agitation or retardation
- Muscular weakness, respirator depression, chest pain, or cardia arrhythmias
- Confusion, seizures, coma, involuntary movements/muscle contractions
The symptoms are not attributable to another medical condition or mental disorder, including intoxication with another substance.