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==Background==
*Bitter, green liqueur derived from Wormwood tree extract
*Active ingredient: thujone, which antagonizes GABA-A receptors (now thujone concentrations are thought to be too small to pose any danger to patient)
*Illegal in most countries

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==Clinical Features==
*Euphoria
*Confusion, [[delirium]]
*Auditory and visual [[hallucinations]]
*Can cause generalized tonic-clonic [[seizures]]

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Hallucinogen types}}

{{Sedative/hypnotic toxicity types}}

==Evaluation==
*Typically a clinical diagnosis, based on history
*Evaluate for other causes of symptoms and co-ingestions

==Management==
*Supportive care

==Disposition==
*Discharge when clinically sober

==See Also==
*[[Toxic alcohols]]

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==References==
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