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Psychoactive substance-induced psychotic disorders outlined within the ICD-10 codes F10.5—F19.5: F10.5 alcohol: [8] [9] [10] Alcohol is a common cause of psychotic disorders or episodes, which may occur through acute intoxication, chronic alcoholism, withdrawal, exacerbation of existing disorders, or acute idiosyncratic reactions. [8]
The concept of "harmful use" (as opposed to "abuse") was introduced in 1992's ICD-10 to minimize underreporting of damage in the absence of dependence. [115] The term "alcoholism" was removed from ICD between ICD-8/ICDA-8 and ICD-9. [119] ICD-11: Episode of harmful use of alcohol, Harmful pattern of use of alcohol, or Alcohol dependence
Alcohol dependence is a previous ( DSM-IV and ICD-10) psychiatric diagnosis in which an individual is physically or psychologically dependent upon alcohol (also chemically known as ethanol ). In 2013, it was reclassified as alcohol use disorder in DSM-5, [ 1] which combined alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse into this diagnosis.
Alcohol intoxication, also known in overdose as alcohol poisoning, [ 1] commonly described as drunkenness or inebriation, [ 9] is the behavior and physical effects caused by a recent consumption of alcohol. [ 6][ 10] In addition to the toxicity of ethanol, the main psychoactive component of alcoholic beverages, other physiological symptoms may ...
Alcohol hallucinosis is a rather uncommon alcohol-induced psychotic disorder almost exclusively seen in chronic alcoholics who have many consecutive years of severe and heavy drinking during their lifetime. [ 3] Alcoholic hallucinosis develops about 12 to 24 hours after the heavy drinking stops suddenly, and can last for days.
Substance intoxication is a transient condition of altered consciousness and behavior associated with recent use of a substance. [ 1] It is often maladaptive and impairing, but reversible. [ 2] If the symptoms are severe, the term "substance intoxication delirium " may be used. [ 3] Slang terms for the state include: getting high (generic), and ...
Alcohol abuse encompasses a spectrum of alcohol-related substance abuse, ranging from the consumption of more than 2 drinks per day on average for men, or more than 1 drink per day on average for women, to binge drinking or alcohol use disorder.
Alcoholic ketoacidosis. Alcoholic ketoacidosis ( AKA) is a specific group of symptoms and metabolic state related to alcohol use. [ 3] Symptoms often include abdominal pain, vomiting, agitation, a fast respiratory rate, and a specific "fruity" smell. [ 2] Consciousness is generally normal. [ 1]