Alcoholic hallucinosis Flashcards
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Alcoholic hallucinosis
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The term alcoholic hallucinosis is used to describe the auditory or visual hallucinations that occur either during or after a period of heavy alcohol consumption.
The hallucinations are vivid, of acute onset and usually occur in the setting of clear consciousness.
It usually resolves over a period of weeks but can last for months.
The hallucinations may consist of unformed noises or snatches of music, but usually take the form of voices.
