Cannabis Psychosis and Cannabis Intoxication: An Overview Cannabis is a widely consumed recreational drug. Its popularity is increasing in many countries due to its psychoactive properties. Although it is generally considered to be safe, long-term use of cannabis may have adverse effects. In particular, cannabis use has been associated with the development of psychosis and […]
Definition and Diagnostic Criteria Drug intoxication, often formally referred to as substance intoxication, represents a transient, reversible condition resulting from the recent ingestion of, or exposure to, a psychoactive substance. This state is characterized by significant physical and mental impairment, leading to clinically significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes that develop during or shortly after […]
Definition and Scope of Intoxication Intoxication is formally defined as a temporary, reversible condition resulting from the recent ingestion or exposure to a psychoactive substance, leading to clinically significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes. This state is characterized by acute disturbances in perception, wakefulness, attention, thinking, judgment, psychomotor behavior, and interpersonal functioning. While often associated […]
Toxic Disorder The Core Definition of Toxic Disorders A Toxic Disorder, in the context of psychology and neuropsychiatry, refers to a category of mental and behavioral disturbances directly credited to acute or chronic intoxication by exogenous substances known as neurotoxins. These disorders are fundamentally rooted in the biological damage or functional disruption caused by the […]