Delirium
Delirium can be described as a general decrease within various aspects of one's normal levels of cognitive functioning. This typically includes fluctuating attentional deficits and a generally severe disorganization of behavior. It can also involve other symptoms such as changes in energy levels, deficits in perception, an altered sleep-wake cycle, hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis.
Delirium may present itself in three distinct forms. These are referred to in the scientific literature as hyperactive, hypoactive, or mixed forms.[1] In its hyperactive form, it is manifested as severe confusion and disorientation, with a sudden onset and a fluctuating intensity.[2] In its hypoactive (i.e. underactive) form, it is manifested by an equally sudden withdrawal from interaction with the outside world accompanied by symptoms such as drowsiness and general inactivity.[3] Delirium may also occur in a mixed type in which one can fluctuate between both hyper- and hypoactive periods.
Delirium is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of deliriant compounds, such as DPH, datura, and benzydamine. However, it can also occur as a result of an extremely wide range of health problems such as urinary tract infections, influenza and alzheimer’s.[citation needed]
Psychoactive substances
Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:
- 3-MMC
- 4-FA
- Benzydamine
- Datura
- Desoxypipradrol
- Diphenhydramine
- Eszopiclone
- MDMA
- Promethazine
- Tizanidine
- Zopiclone
See also
- Responsible use
- Psychosis
- Deliriants - Subjective effects
- Dissociatives - Subjective effects
- Psychedelics - Subjective effects
External links
References
- ↑ Delirium in elderly adults: diagnosis, prevention and treatment (ncbi) | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3065676/
- ↑ Delerium (mayoclinic.org) | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delirium/basics/symptoms/con-20033982
- ↑ Hypoactive delirium (bmj) | http://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j2047