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- Dictionarydelirium tremens/dɪˌlɪrɪəm ˈtriːmɛnz/
noun
- 1. a psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in chronic alcoholics, involving tremors, hallucinations, anxiety, and disorientation.
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- Delirium tremens
Rapid onset of confusion caused by alcohol withdrawal
Delirium tremens is a rapid onset of confusion usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol. When it occurs, it is often three days into the withdrawal symptoms and lasts for two to three days. Physical effects may include shaking, shivering, irregular heart rate, and sweating. People may also hallucinate. Occasionally, a very high body temperature or seizures (colloquially known as "rum fits") may r... Wikipedia
