Psychosis is a broad term used to describe a mental health condition that affects a person's thought process, perception, and emotions. It often includes symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or abnormal thinking, and behavior. Psychosis can be caused by a number of factors, including a history of mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma.
Drug-induced psychosis is a form of psychosis that is caused by the use of certain drugs, such as hallucinogens, heavy alcohol use, and stimulants. In these cases, the individual experiences a temporary psychotic episode that is caused by the drug use. Symptoms of drug-induced psychosis may include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, paranoia, and anxiety.
The primary difference between psychosis and drug-induced psychosis is the cause. Psychosis is caused by an underlying mental health condition, while drug-induced psychosis is caused by the use of certain substances. Additionally, the symptoms of drug-induced psychosis are typically temporary and resolve once the individual has stopped using the drug, while symptoms of psychosis may persist even after the individual has been removed from the substance.