Key result
Propofol self-administration of 100 ml per session causes severe dependency and accidental overdose.
Why the study?
The abuse potential and dependency of propofol have not been completely defined despite anecdotal case reports.
Population
25-year-old man with ADHD and tension headaches
Comparison
Self-administration of propofol vs no propofol use
Design
Case report
Authors
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Alerts clinicians to propofol misuse risk outside medicine; leaves open its true prevalence and prevention needs.
Case Report (n=1)
This case report highlights the abuse potential and risk of dependency associated with propofol, even in individuals outside the medical profession.
Su et al. (2002) conducted a case report in Propofol dependency (n=1). Propofol was evaluated. A 25-year-old man with ADHD developed severe propofol dependency, self-administering up to 100 ml per session, leading to an accidental overdose and subsequent refusal of rehabilitation.
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