Alcohol Use Disorder with Neurological Complications and Hypersexuality: A Case Study of Treatment Challenges

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a significant public health concern in India, particularly in rural areas, where chronic alcohol consumption can lead to various neurological complications including peripheral neuropathy and behavioural changes. We present a case of a 37-year-old male from rural Tamil Nadu with severe alcohol use disorder complicated by alcohol-induced peripheral neuropathy, hypersexuality, and comorbid diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction. The patient exhibited treatment resistance and social dysfunction requiring prolonged psychiatric hospitalization. This case highlights the complex interplay between alcohol use disorder, neurological complications, and behavioural changes, emphasizing the need for comprehensive treatment approaches and family support systems in rural settings.