tryptamine derivative

any of a group of naturally occurring or synthetic psychoactive substances, derived from tryptamine, that are chemically related to serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine). They include agents with hallucinogenic effects similar to those of LSD, such as DMT (dimethyltryptamine), DET (diethyltryptamine), bufotenin, and psilocin. Tryptamine derivatives may also be classified as substituted indolealkylamines.

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October 15th 2024

alcohol intoxication delirium

in DSM–IV–TR and DSM–5, a reversible syndrome that develops over a short period (usually hours to days) following heavy alcohol consumption. Disturbance of consciousness (e.g., reduced ability to focus, sustain, or shift attention) is accompanied by changes in cognition (e.g., memory deficit, disorientation, or language disturbance) in excess of those usually associated with alcohol intoxication. See also substance intoxication delirium.