Letter to the Editor December 14, 2017

Intentional Insulin Overdose for Euphoric Experience

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Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2017;19(6):17l02101

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Although suicidality is the primary reason cited for intentional insulin overdose, there are few reports of insulin use for euphoric experiences. We present a case of addiction-like behavior in the setting of insulin misuse.

Case report. Mr A is a 42-year-old black man with a history of multiple suicide attempts by insulin overdose (this was the third time within 12 months).