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Can there be such a thing as alcohol-induced schizophrenia?
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No, but: Alcohol abuse can exacerbate symptoms in someone with schizophrenia. In addition acute withdrawal from alcohol can result in hallucinations and delirium tremens if the drinking is severe.
Answered 12/18/2014
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Alcohol induced: There is an alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with delusions and hallucinations, but it's not the same as schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is an independent and chronic mental illness on its own -- with a different longitudinal course and usually family history also. Alcohol could certainly worsen symptoms in someone with schizophrenia.
Answered 9/30/2020
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