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Naveed Rizvi¹, Marie Whitty², Robert Daly³

¹Tralee General Adult Psychiatry,Tralee,Co Kerry,Ireland.

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Absinthe consumption may be linked to acute suicidality, particularly due to its psychoactive ingredient, thujone. Further research is needed to clarify the neurobiological mechanisms behind these adverse psychiatric effects.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychiatry
Toxicology

Background:

Absinthe, an alcoholic beverage, is regaining popularity after decades of prohibition.
Anecdotal evidence suggests a link between absinthe consumption and psychiatric disturbances, including hallucinations and seizures.
Thujone, a compound found in absinthe, is suspected to be responsible for its psychoactive properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case study of acute suicidality emerging during absinthe consumption.
To review the history of absinthe use and its associated adverse effects.
To explore potential neurobiological mechanisms underlying absinthe's neuropsychiatric effects.

Main Methods:

Case report presentation.
Literature review on absinthe history, toxicology, and psychiatric effects.
Discussion of potential neurobiological pathways.

Main Results:

A case of acute suicidality linked to absinthe consumption is detailed.
Historical context of absinthe use and reported adverse events is provided.
Thujone is highlighted as a potential neurotoxin contributing to psychiatric symptoms.

Conclusions:

Absinthe consumption may precipitate acute psychiatric emergencies, including suicidality.
The psychoactive compound thujone warrants further investigation for its role in absinthe-induced neuropsychiatric effects.
Understanding the neurobiology of absinthe is crucial for public health and clinical management.