A 17-year-old, tall and thin male student presented to a clinic with a poor state of mind and health . Although this young patient had always been known for his academic excellence , he was placed on probation by his college midway through his second semester due to lack of attendance and deteriorating academic grades . Sequence of events in the last few months of the patient’s life The patient was a class topper in high school and used to socialize with a close group of selected friends. He used to drink alcohol occasionally and had smoked marijuana only on two occasions .
After completing high school, he eventually left for college and incidentally, his best friend became his roommate. During the initial college days , the young patient attended classes regularly. However, as he started attending more fraternity parties, the level of his alcohol consumption increased and started…
