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PATHOLOGICAL DRUNKENNESS [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mental Disorders
DEF

Acute psychotic episodes induced by relatively small amounts of alcohol and that are regarded as individual idiosyncratic reactions to alcohol, not due to excessive consumption.

OBS

The episodes are without conspicuous neurological signs of intoxication.

OBS

Not to be confused with "simple drunkenness".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles mentaux
DEF

Épisodes psychotiques aigus provoqués par des quantités d'alcool relativement faibles [et qui] sont considérés comme des réactions à l'alcool liées à des prédispositions individuelles et non à une consommation excessive.

OBS

[Les épisodes] ne s'accompagnent pas de signes neurologiques notables d'intoxication.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «ivresse simple».

Spanish

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