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1. Delirium tremens
withdrawal reactions as a result of physical dependence on alcohol is the most dangerous and can be fatal. It often creates a full blown effect which is physically evident through shivering, palpitations, sweating and in some cases, convulsions and death if not treated.
2.psychoactive substances (recreational use)
Psychoactive substances associated with major psychiatric disorders can be classified into ten types which are: alcohol, sedative-hypnotics, cannabis (marijuana), cocaine, other stimulants, opiods, hallucinogens, tobacco, volatile solvents and multiple drugs.ICD 10
3. Polysubstance dependence
Polysubstance dependence is a diagnosis given for a behavioural pattern exhibited by an individual who has been using a minimum of three psychoactive substances within a twelve month period without one outweighing the other. These substances do not include caffeine or nicotine.
4. delirium tremens (clarification needed)
Benzodiapines are relatively safe in overdose when taken alone however if the overdose includes the use of other sedative drugs especially alcohol, it could lead to dangerous side effects.
References
- David Healy (3 December 2008). Psychiatric Drugs Explained. Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 237–. ISBN 9780702029974. Retrieved 30 November 2010.
- American Psychiatric Association; American Psychiatric Association. Task Force on DSM-IV. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-IV-TR. American Psychiatric Pub. pp. 237–. ISBN 9780890420256. Retrieved 30 November 2010.
- Robert E. Hales; American Psychiatric Publishing (2008). The American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of psychiatry. American Psychiatric Pub. pp. 396–. ISBN 9781585622573. Retrieved 30 November 2010.