Substance intoxication

Substance intoxication
Synonyms	Acute intoxication
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Euphoria, dysphoria, impaired judgment, impaired motor coordination, slurred speech, nystagmus, memory impairment
Complications	Accidents, injuries, violence, overdose
Onset	Immediate to a few hours after substance use
Duration	Hours to days, depending on the substance
Types	Alcohol intoxication, cannabis intoxication, opioid intoxication, stimulant intoxication, hallucinogen intoxication
Causes	Use of psychoactive substances
Risks	Substance use disorder, mental health disorders, legal issues
Diagnosis	Clinical assessment, toxicology screen
Differential diagnosis	Substance withdrawal, psychiatric disorders, neurological disorders
Prevention	Avoidance of substance use, harm reduction strategies
Treatment	Supportive care, detoxification, psychotherapy, medications
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Varies depending on substance and severity
Frequency	Common
Deaths	N/A

Substance Intoxication is a type of Substance-related disorder that involves a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. It is characterized by a reversible substance-specific syndrome due to recent ingestion of (or exposure to) a substance.

Symptoms

Symptoms of substance intoxication vary greatly depending on the type of substance and the amount used. They can range from mild effects such as mood changes to severe effects such as unconsciousness or death. Common symptoms include:

• Changes in mood
• Impaired judgment
• Physical impairment such as difficulty walking or slurred speech
• Nausea or vomiting
• Hallucinations or delusions in severe cases

Causes

Substance intoxication is caused by the use of a substance in a manner or amount that is harmful to the individual or others. The most common substances associated with substance intoxication are:

• Alcohol
• Cannabis
• Hallucinogens
• Inhalants
• Opioids
• Sedatives, Hypnotics, or Anxiolytics
• Stimulants
• Tobacco
• Other (or Unknown) Substances

Treatment

Treatment for substance intoxication typically involves supportive care and treatments to manage symptoms. In some cases, medications may be used to help manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and prevent relapse.

See Also

• Substance abuse
• Substance dependence
• Substance withdrawal syndrome
• Substance-induced disorders