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Alcohol Use Disorder with Neurological Complications and Hypersexuality: A Case Study of Treatment Challenges

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a significant public health concern in India, particularly in rural areas, where chronic alcohol consumption can lead to various neurological complications including peripheral neuropathy and behavioural changes. We present a case of a 37-year-old male from rural Tamil Nadu with severe alcohol use disorder complicated by alcohol-induced peripheral neuropathy, hypersexuality, and comorbid diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction. The patient exhibited treatment resistance and social dysfunction requiring prolonged psychiatric hospitalization. This case highlights the complex interplay between alcohol use disorder, neurological complications, and behavioural changes, emphasizing the need for comprehensive treatment approaches and family support systems in rural settings.

Source: Bengal Journal of Psychiatry

DOI: 10.25259/bjpsy_15_2025

Author: Mufina Begam

Institution: University of Madras

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7110358758