Substance intoxication

Substance Intoxication is a type of Substance-related disorder that involves a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. It is characterized by a reversible substance-specific syndrome due to recent ingestion of (or exposure to) a substance.

Symptoms

Symptoms of substance intoxication vary greatly depending on the type of substance and the amount used. They can range from mild effects such as mood changes to severe effects such as unconsciousness or death. Common symptoms include:

• Changes in mood
• Impaired judgment
• Physical impairment such as difficulty walking or slurred speech
• Nausea or vomiting
• Hallucinations or delusions in severe cases

Causes

Substance intoxication is caused by the use of a substance in a manner or amount that is harmful to the individual or others. The most common substances associated with substance intoxication are:

• Alcohol
• Cannabis
• Hallucinogens
• Inhalants
• Opioids
• Sedatives, Hypnotics, or Anxiolytics
• Stimulants
• Tobacco
• Other (or Unknown) Substances

Treatment

Treatment for substance intoxication typically involves supportive care and treatments to manage symptoms. In some cases, medications may be used to help manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and prevent relapse.

See Also

• Substance abuse
• Substance dependence
• Substance withdrawal syndrome
• Substance-induced disorders

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