Delirium tremens

Delirium tremens is a term used to describe a severe psychotic condition that can occur in alcoholics. This term comes from the Latin word "delirium" - delirium, psychosis, disorder of consciousness and the Greek word "tremens", meaning "trembling, trembling."

Delirium tremenus occurs as a result of acute (sudden) alcohol poisoning of the body, often aggravated by the interaction of alcohol with certain other drugs. Associated symptoms are cold sweat, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), pallor and increased appetite. Delirium alcohol includes psychotic disturbances of perception, thinking and orientation, accompanied by insomnia, hallucinations and disorientation.