Alcohol Induced Disorder refers to a diagnostic category defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which is published by the American Psychiatric Association and widely recognized as the standard reference for psychiatric diagnoses. It encompasses a range of physiological, behavioral, and cognitive disturbances directly attributable to the ingestion of alcohol.
Alcohol Induced Disorder includes several subtypes, such as alcohol intoxication, alcohol withdrawal, alcohol-induced amnestic disorder, alcohol-induced sleep disorder, and alcohol-induced psychotic disorder. Each subtype represents a particular cluster of symptoms resulting from the acute or chronic effects of alcohol on the brain and body.
Symptoms of Alcohol Induced Disorders may include impaired judgment, decreased inhibition, slurred speech, lack of coordination, memory deficits, delirium, hallucinations, and mood disturbances, among others. The severity and duration of these symptoms vary depending on factors such as the amount of alcohol consumed, individual tolerance levels, and the length of alcohol use.
It is important to note that Alcohol Induced Disorder is distinct from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), which refers to a chronic pattern of excessive alcohol consumption leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. While Alcohol Induced Disorder is a direct consequence of alcohol consumption, AUD is characterized by problematic drinking behaviors and patterns over an extended period, including cravings, loss of control, and inability to cut back or stop drinking despite negative consequences.
