Substance Abuse

Question 1

Substance/medication induced psychotic disorder define

Answer 1

Delusions and hallucinations after taking a substance which is known to produce delusions/hallucinations

Question 2

Alcohol use disorder

Answer 2

Problematic pattern of alcohol use with many criteria including; Recurrent alcohol use, large amount of time on alcohol related activities, unsuccessfully trying to cut down, continued use despite interpersonal problems, continued use despite knowledge of problems caused by alcohol, tolerance

Question 3

What are the signs of alcohol withdrawal?

Answer 3

Autonomic hyperactivity
Tremor
Insomnia
Nausea and vomiting
Transient hallucinations or illusions
Psychomotor agitation
Anxiety
Generalised tonic clonic seizures