Alcohol-induced delirium

Alcohol-induced delirium is characterized by an acute state of disturbed attention and awareness with specific features of delirium that develops during or soon after substance intoxication or withdrawal or during the use of alcohol. The amount and duration of alcohol use must be capable of producing delirium. Specific features of alcohol-induced delirium may include impaired consciousness with disorientation, vivid hallucinations and illusions, insomnia, delusions, agitation, disturbances of attention, and accompanying tremor and physiological symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. In some cases of alcohol withdrawal, the withdrawal state may progress to a very severe form of Alcohol-induced delirium. The symptoms are not better explained by a primary mental disorder, by use of or withdrawal from a different substance, or by another health condition that is not classified under Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.

ICD-11 diagnostic criteria

• zaburzenia świadomości
• dezorientacja
• związek czasowy z używaniem lub odstawieniem alkoholu

How to recognise

In the ICD-11 framework, the core symptoms taken into account when recognising Alcohol-induced delirium are:

• dezorientacja

Frequently asked questions

How is Alcohol-induced delirium diagnosed according to ICD-11?

According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Alcohol-induced delirium (6C40.5) include: zaburzenia świadomości; dezorientacja; związek czasowy z używaniem lub odstawieniem alkoholu.

WHO ICD-11 source

View this entry in the official WHO ICD-11 browser: 6C40.5 – WHO ICD-11

Notes

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