Did I Experience Sedative, Hypnotic Or Anxiolytic Intoxication?

Did you recently use a sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic?

Did you experience clinically significant maladaptive behavioral or psychological changes (e.g., inappropriate sexual or aggressive behavior, mood lability, impaired judgment) that developed during or shortly after, sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use?

Did you experience slurred speech during or shortly after, sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use?

Did you experience incoordination during or shortly after, sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use?

Did you experience unsteady gait during or shortly after, sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use?

Did you experience nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) during or shortly after, sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use?

Did you experience impairment in cognition (e.g., attention, memory) during or shortly after, sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use?

Did you experience stupor or coma during or shortly after, sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use?

Can you confirm that the symptoms are not attributable to another medical condition and are not better explained by another mental disorder, including intoxication with another substance?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you experienced sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic intoxication.

While it is unlikely that you experienced sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic intoxication, you have been displaying some signs related to it. Intoxication is diagnosed when exposure to one of these substances causes problematic changes. After intoxication, memory loss is common. People usually don’t remember what happened while they were under the influence of the substance. If you have a problem with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic substances, it may be important to discuss this with your doctor.

While it is unlikely that you experienced sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic (SHA) intoxication, you have been displaying some signs related to it. SHA intoxication causes impairment on a psychological and social level. You may show mood problems, inappropriate sexual behavior and aggressive behavior. Severe intoxication can cause depression that can even lead to suicide. It may be important to seek medical attention if you are struggling with sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse.

Unfortunately, you have been displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic (SHA) intoxication. It may be very important to visit your doctor. Your doctor will ask you questions about the drugs that you use, how much and how often you take them and how long you have been taking them for. Your doctor may propose a treatment plan. It is very important to be honest with your doctor about your drug use. Only then you can be helped and guided towards a better and healthier life. If you suspect someone near you has a SHA intoxication, seeking medical help immediately is crucial.