Transient compulsive foraging behavior associated with crack cocaine use

Am J Psychiatry. 1993 Jan;150(1):155-6. doi: 10.1176/ajp.150.1.155.

Abstract

Compulsive foraging behavior associated with use of crack cocaine involves compulsively searching the environment for possibly misplaced pieces of crack. Of 41 crack cocaine addicts evaluated, 33 (80.5%) reported at least some compulsive foraging associated with use of crack; 21 (51.2%) reported such behavior as always associated with crack use. The mean length of time spent in compulsive foraging was 90 minutes. Cocaine-induced foraging may represent a drug-induced model of a type of compulsive behavior.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Compulsive Behavior / diagnosis
  • Compulsive Behavior / etiology*
  • Compulsive Behavior / psychology
  • Crack Cocaine*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Stereotyped Behavior
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology

Substances

  • Crack Cocaine