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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Learning Center

Hallucinations involve sensing things that aren't there while a person is awake and conscious.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 6, 2008
A hallucination is a false perception occurring without any identifiable external stimulus and indicates an abnormality in perception. The false perceptions can occur in any of the five sensory modalities. Therefore, a hallucination essentially is...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Hallucinations are false or distorted sensory experiences that appear to be real perceptions. These sensory impressions are generated by the mind rather than by any external stimuli, and may be seen, heard, felt, and even smelled or tasted.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that involves sudden and severe mental or neurological changes.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 3, 2009
Autonomic hyperreflexia is a reaction of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system to overstimulation. This reaction may include high blood pressure, change in heart rate, skin color changes (paleness, redness, blue-grey skin color), and excessiv...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 29, 2008
The creation of imaginary persons, objects, or events in response to a psychological need. Fantasy plays an important role in the lives of children, especially in their play. Because of their egocentric focus, children, unlike healthy adults, can ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
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