Creator: Dr. Shivani Nayar
Keywords: Alcohol abuse Glossary, Delirium, Seizures, Ataxia, Hallucinations

Written by Dr. Shivani Nayar, B.Sc (Physiotherapy), PG in Hospital Management

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Aug 01, 2017

Glossary

Delirium: A condition characterized by severe confusion

Seizures: A change in behaviour due to electrical discharges in the brain

Ataxia: A neurological disease which is characterized by lack of co-ordination while performing voluntary movements

Hallucinations: A false sensory perception of things

Tachycardia: Rapid heart rhythm

Encephalopathy: A disease of the brain

Neuropathy: A disease involving the nerves

Central Pontine Myelinosis: A brain disorder

Published on Jun 12, 2014
Last Updated on Aug 01, 2017

Comments

Samudi84 Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Alcohol is a CNS depressant of course but in some individuals, it acts as a CNS stimulant initially.

solutions-recovery Monday, May 16, 2011

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ennairam_23 Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Alcoholism affects the person himself and his family. It has a lot of negative effects. Alcoholism also leads to violence.

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c-dawg Tuesday, April 7, 2009

im 15, and no one i know uses these "street names".

guest Friday, December 4, 2009

kuz ur 15 smart one havnt u thought of that?

guest Tuesday, March 9, 2010

depends who you hang out with. if it's ghetto girl then you might hear them refer to alcohol as 'brew'.

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