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How Much Alcohol Consumption Causes Alcohol Induced Psychosis?
I have a question about alcohol induced psychosis. How much alcohol would you have to drink to become susceptible to this? I drink a mixed drink here or there and am curious. I don't drink very often and rarely drink more than two shots in a mixed drink. Am I at risk? I am a 22 year old female.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
Hello
There is no defined amount of alcohol which can cause psychosis. Some people develop psychosis even after few drinks. Others are chronic alcoholic and do well.
The risk of physical damage is much higher than mental damage.
The risk of psychosis however increases if there are other contributory factors like stress and family history of psychosis.
Hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
There is no defined amount of alcohol which can cause psychosis. Some people develop psychosis even after few drinks. Others are chronic alcoholic and do well.
The risk of physical damage is much higher than mental damage.
The risk of psychosis however increases if there are other contributory factors like stress and family history of psychosis.
Hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
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