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Is Consultation Required If A Person Turns Violent From Consumption Of Moderate Alcohol?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Oct 2017
Question: If a person becomes totally different with 2 glasses of wine (10% alcohol, wt. = 122lbs.), I mean being very aggressive when normally not so, Use of bad language when normally never utters an unacceptable word, Gets moderately violent, and after the alcohol goes away (4 to 6 hours after stopping its consumption, other than getting her not to drink, should a qualified physician examine her? YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I think definitely yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

From the available description it appears that the person who consumed little alcohol suffered with pathological intoxication. As per the available data 2-3% of individuals have pathological intoxication which is characterised by aberrant behaviour irrespective of little alcohol intake.

However considering the chronic anxiety, poor insight (failed to take medication), and strong positive family history makes me to believe that he need another consultation with doctor to review the diagnosis.

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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Is Consultation Required If A Person Turns Violent From Consumption Of Moderate Alcohol?

Brief Answer: I think definitely yes Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description it appears that the person who consumed little alcohol suffered with pathological intoxication. As per the available data 2-3% of individuals have pathological intoxication which is characterised by aberrant behaviour irrespective of little alcohol intake. However considering the chronic anxiety, poor insight (failed to take medication), and strong positive family history makes me to believe that he need another consultation with doctor to review the diagnosis. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me me if you have more questions. Thanks and regards.