ALCOHOL-INDUCED PSYCHOTIC DISORDER: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Alcohol-induced psychotic disorder (AIPD) is a severe psychiatric condition associated with chronic alcohol consumption, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, aggression, and behavioral disturbances. We report the case of a 40-year-old male with a 25-year history of escalating alcohol use who presented with tremors, weakness, aggressive behavior, sleep disturbances, self-talk, and self-laughing over a four-day period. Laboratory investigations and abdominal ultrasonography were within normal limits. The patient was diagnosed with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with mixed psychotic symptoms and was managed with thiamine, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, and supportive care. Clinical pharmacist interventions and patient counseling played an integral role in optimizing therapy and promoting recovery. This case highlights the importance of early recognition, multidisciplinary management, and comprehensive patient education in the treatment of alcohol-induced psychosis.