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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Substance intoxication | |||
| synonyms = Acute intoxication | |||
| field = [[Toxicology]], [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Euphoria]], [[dysphoria]], [[impaired judgment]], [[impaired motor coordination]], [[slurred speech]], [[nystagmus]], [[memory impairment]] | |||
| complications = [[Accidents]], [[injuries]], [[violence]], [[overdose]] | |||
| onset = Immediate to a few hours after substance use | |||
| duration = Hours to days, depending on the substance | |||
| types = [[Alcohol intoxication]], [[cannabis intoxication]], [[opioid intoxication]], [[stimulant intoxication]], [[hallucinogen intoxication]] | |||
| causes = Use of psychoactive substances | |||
| risks = [[Substance use disorder]], [[mental health disorders]], [[legal issues]] | |||
| diagnosis = Clinical assessment, [[toxicology screen]] | |||
| differential = [[Substance withdrawal]], [[psychiatric disorders]], [[neurological disorders]] | |||
| prevention = Avoidance of substance use, [[harm reduction]] strategies | |||
| treatment = Supportive care, [[detoxification]], [[psychotherapy]], [[medications]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on substance and severity | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
'''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. | '''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 == | ||
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: | 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 | * Changes in mood | ||
* Impaired judgment | * Impaired judgment | ||
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* Nausea or vomiting | * Nausea or vomiting | ||
* Hallucinations or delusions in severe cases | * Hallucinations or delusions in severe cases | ||
== Causes == | == 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: | 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]] | * [[Alcohol]] | ||
* [[Cannabis]] | * [[Cannabis]] | ||
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* [[Tobacco]] | * [[Tobacco]] | ||
* [[Other (or Unknown) Substances]] | * [[Other (or Unknown) Substances]] | ||
== Treatment == | == 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. | 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 == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Substance abuse]] | * [[Substance abuse]] | ||
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* [[Substance withdrawal syndrome]] | * [[Substance withdrawal syndrome]] | ||
* [[Substance-induced disorders]] | * [[Substance-induced disorders]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Substance-related disorders]] | [[Category:Substance-related disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | [[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:51, 4 April 2025
| Substance intoxication | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Acute intoxication |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Euphoria, dysphoria, impaired judgment, impaired motor coordination, slurred speech, nystagmus, memory impairment |
| Complications | Accidents, injuries, violence, overdose |
| Onset | Immediate to a few hours after substance use |
| Duration | Hours to days, depending on the substance |
| Types | Alcohol intoxication, cannabis intoxication, opioid intoxication, stimulant intoxication, hallucinogen intoxication |
| Causes | Use of psychoactive substances |
| Risks | Substance use disorder, mental health disorders, legal issues |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, toxicology screen |
| Differential diagnosis | Substance withdrawal, psychiatric disorders, neurological disorders |
| Prevention | Avoidance of substance use, harm reduction strategies |
| Treatment | Supportive care, detoxification, psychotherapy, medications |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on substance and severity |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
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