2.2 Substance Misuse

Question 1

Give two alcohol screening tools

Answer 1

CAGE
AUDIT
FAST
PAT

Question 2

What are the 3 ways of treating alcohol addiction?

Answer 2

Detoxification- diazepam, vitamin B1, zopiclone
Supportive- nutritional supplements
Relapse prevention- medications to promote abstinance

Question 3

What is the highest level of alcohol dependence?

Answer 3

Severe dependence- serious and long-standing problems, often chronic alcoholics, experience alcohol withdrawal