Forensic Medicine · Toxicology — Specific Poisons

Chronic Alcoholism, Drunkenness & Delirium Tremens

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Conditions Associated with Alcohol Intake

  1. Acute Alcohol Intoxication — temporary intoxicated state after drinking alcohol.
  2. Chronic Alcoholism — repeated prolonged alcohol abuse.
  3. Alcohol Dependence Syndrome — features: craving, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, loss of control over drinking.
  4. Pathological Intoxication — a rare condition in which a small quantity of alcohol produces sudden violent, irrational and aggressive behavior disproportionate to the amount consumed.

Delirium Tremens

Definition: an acute psychotic state occurring in chronic alcoholics due to sudden withdrawal or marked reduction of alcohol intake.

Time of occurrence: usually 2–4 days after withdrawal.