https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459134/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459134/ > Psychosis associated with alcohol can occur with acute intoxicati

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459134/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459134/ > Psychosis associated with alcohol can occur with acute intoxication, alcohol withdrawal, as well as in patients with chronic alcohol use disorder. The specific diagnosis of alcohol-related psychosis is also known as alcohol hallucinosis. It is a relatively rare consequence of alcohol use. However, it may be more prevalent than classically thought depending on the inclusion criteria used for diagnosis. In alcohol-related psychosis, symptoms of psychosis present during or shortly after heavy alcohol intake. Clinically, alcohol-related psychosis is similar to schizophrenia but has been found to be a unique and independent condition. It is characterized by hallucinations, paranoia, and fear. ... > A 2015 Dutch literature review on alcohol-related psychotic disorder found that there is a 0.4% lifetime prevalence in the general population and a 4% prevalence in patients with alcohol dependence.