Alcohol use in adult patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Case report

Introduction Patients with autism spectrum disorder are characterized by high anxiety when facing social situations and dealing interpersonal relationships on a daily basis. Although initially because of their rigid personality the norm, tendency to distancing, we do not have in mind this pathology as most likely develop substance use disorder. However, it is observed literature remarkable percentage patients who resort consumption, mainly alcohol, an anxiolytic be able interact society. Objectives To show case 19-year-old adult diagnosis ASD resorts alcohol consumption her life strategy manage situations. Methods Case report literatura review Results This woman recent ASD. She studying biotechnology lives parents 3 siblings. The patient reports difficulty since early childhood, experiences school bullying. expresses desire relate others, although she does inadequate way, detecting nonverbal language, irony anger understand joke. confesses that was 16 years old has consumed mitigate caused group people. says feels relaxes facilitates interaction, making more fluid less tense. recognizes used drink 1 or 2 beers, but now needs up glasses gin, recognizing something problematic. Conclusions shows how can also present It been shown about 10% these abusive alcohol. Other samples wider ranges (7-71%) prevalence autism. In relation cannabis, seen around 3% consume it. These seek its effect reduce mental health symptoms. addition, purchase involve interaction obtain it, purchased legally. important explore consultation help them functional management strategies. Reference Prevalence psychiatric disorders adults disorder: A systematic meta-analysis. Lugo-Marín.J et al. 2019. Research Autism Spectrum Disorders Volume 59, March 2019, Pages 22-33 Disclosure Interest None Declared