Glossary for Violence

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• Acute intermittent porphyria: A rare inherited metabolic disorder caused by a disturbed porphyrin metabolism resulting in increased production of porphyrin or its precursors. Symptoms include abdominal pain, photosensitivity and neurological disturbances such as seizures, coma, hallucinations and respiratory paralysis.
• Aggression: Overly aggressive behavior.
• Agitation: A state of increased tension with episodes of emotional and physical irritability.
• Amphetamine abuse: Use of the stimulant drugs known as amphetamines or "speed"
• Anger: A strong feeling of displeasure and aggrevation
• Behavioral symptoms: Symptoms of personal behavior.
• Dexedrine withdrawal: Symptoms that occur when Dexedrine use is discontinued or reduced. Dexedrine is an amphetamine. Symptoms may vary depending on the level of dependence. Symptoms are usually peak during the second day and last about a week.
• Ecstasy abuse: Use of the illicit drug called ecstasy
• Emotional symptoms: Symptoms affecting the emotions.
• Irritability: Excessive feelings of annoyance or frustration.
• Jumping Frenchmen of Maine: A rare condition where the startle reflex is greatly exaggerated. The startle reflex in this order is characterized by jumping, raising the arms, yelling, hitting, obeying sudden commands and repeating sentences.
• Personality change: Change in a person's behavior and personality
• Personality symptoms: Symptoms or changes to the personality.
• Schizophrenia: Psychiatric disorder with delusional beliefs and hallucinations.
• Society problems: Difficulty interacting in society.
• Variegate porphyria: A rare metabolic disorder characterized by a deficiency of a certain enzyme which results in a build-up in the body of porphyrins or their precursors. This form of hepatic porphyria causes the sufferer to have acute attacks as well as skin sensitivity.

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