Psychotic Behavior Caused by Ethanol: Pathophysiology and Treatment

Psychotic Behavior Caused by Ethanol: Pathophysiology and Treatment

1. Introduction Psychotic behavior caused by ethanol, commonly referred to as alcohol-induced psychosis, is a severe neurological and psychiatric condition resulting from the toxic effects of heavy alcohol consumption or the abrupt cessation of its use. This state is characterized by profound disruptions in a patient’s perception of reality, prominently featuring intense hallucinations, paranoid delusions, … Read more