Alcohol intoxication

Definition

Alcohol intoxication is a clinically significant transient condition that develops during or shortly after the consumption of alcohol that is characterised by disturbances in consciousness, cognition, perception, affect, behaviour, or coordination. These disturbances are caused by the known pharmacological effects of alcohol and their intensity is closely related to the amount of alcohol consumed. They are time-limited and abate as alcohol is cleared from the body. Presenting features may include impaired attention, inappropriate or aggressive behaviour, lability of mood and emotions, impaired judgment, poor coordination, unsteady gait, fine nystagmus and slurred speech. At more severe levels of intoxication, stupor or coma may occur. Alcohol intoxication may facilitate suicidal ideation or behaviour.

Exclusions

• Possession trance disorder (6B63)
• alcohol poisoning (NE61)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Disorders due to use of alcohol

• 6C40.0Episode of harmful use of alcohol
• 6C40.1Harmful pattern of use of alcohol
• 6C40.2Alcohol dependence
• 6C40.4Alcohol withdrawal
• 6C40.5Alcohol-induced delirium
• 6C40.6Alcohol-induced psychotic disorder
• 6C40.7Certain specified alcohol-induced mental or behavioural disorders
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system