Which description best defines drug-induced psychosis?

• A. A form of psychosis from drug use that causes hallucinations and delusions
• B. A mood disorder caused by lack of sleep
• C. A neurological condition unrelated to substances
• D. Temporary confusion due to stress

Answer: (A)

Drug-induced psychosis is a psychotic state that is triggered by substance use, where the person experiences true psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. These symptoms arise during intoxication or withdrawal and typically lessen or disappear as the drug is cleared from the body, which helps distinguish it from a primary psychiatric illness. The other options don’t fit because mood disorders from lack of sleep aren’t driven by a substance and don’t necessarily include true psychotic features; a neurological condition unrelated to substances isn’t caused by drug use; and temporary confusion due to stress does not present as a substance-triggered psychosis with hallmark psychotic symptoms.