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Presented in this paper is a case of acute encephalic syndrome related to intoxication with dextroamphetamine. The syndrome is difficult to differentiate from a schizophrenic reaction. The literature on the subject is reviewed and the clinical elements of the case are presented in detail. The author discusses the pathogenesis of the syndrome and emphasizes that accurate diagnosis requires a good personality profile of the patient.