Alcohol-Induced Psychotic Disorder: Hallucinations, Delusions, Persistent Thoughts
What Is Alcohol-Induced Psychotic Disorder (AIPD)?
Hallucinations, delusions, or persistent thoughts caused by alcohol abuse fall under the umbrella of alcohol-induced psychotic disorder (AIPD). However, there are three basic forms of this kind of psychosis: from acute intoxication or alcohol poisoning, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and chronic, long-term alcohol use disorder. Symptoms typically begin while, or shortly after, the person consumes a lot of alcohol.
• Impaired consciousness
• Transient hallucinations
• Delusions
• Unusual aggression
• Prolonged bouts of sleep
• Illusions
• Amnesia when the condition ends