What Is Acute Paranoia?
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Cause
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The cause of a mental disorder such as paranoia is unknown; however; there are some factors that might cause the disorder's development. Paranoia is a possible side effect for individuals who abuse drugs such as PCP, cocaine and alcohol. Extreme stress is another possible cause of paranoia.
Symptoms
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A person suffering from paranoia will read a negative meaning from an innocent remark, will believe a certain person or people in general are "out to get him" and will stay preoccupied with unfounded doubts about the people around him.
Treatment
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Treatment for acute paranoia depends on any underlying conditions such as drug abuse, stress or other mental illness. Individual cases might call for medication, psychosocial therapy or a combination of both for proper treatment of the disorder.
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