3.4.7 Toxins / Drugs

Question 1

Define substance abuse

Answer 1

Use of drugs in amounts or methods which are harmful to the individual or others. This can be legal or illegal. Adverse effects

Question 2

Define illicit drugs

Answer 2

Drugs or substances that are nut legally obtainable. Prohibited by law. Or a drug nut is used/ obtained in an illegal manner

Question 3

Define recreational druguse.

Answer 3

The use or psychoactive drugs to induce an altered state of consciousness either for pleasure or for other casual purpose or pastime by modifying the perceptions and emotions on the user.

Question 4

Which is alcohol

Answer 4

An addictive psychoactive drug that contains ethanol

Question 5

Drinking limit for males and females

Answer 5

Male- 2 drinks; female- 1 drink

Question 6

What is alcohol use disorder characterised by

Answer 6

The impaired ability to stop or control drinking

Question 7

What is risky use

Answer 7

The consumption ur an amount on alcohol that puts an individual at visu for nealon and for social consequences

Question 8

Define aud

Answer 8

A primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations

Question 9

What criteria is used to diagnose an accord use disorder

Answer 9

Dsm-5 diagnostic criteria- a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least 2 of the following occurring within a 12 month period

Question 10

Aud risk factors (5)

Answer 10

1) drinking at an early age; 2) genetics ; 3) mental health or past trauma; 4) environmental , 5) physical

Question 11

What are the cage questions

Answer 11

A screening tool
C-cut down
a-annoyed
g-guilty
I- eye opener; drink in morning

Question 12

What is one alcohol use disorder identification test

Answer 12

This is a 10 question questionnaire. 4 points per question.
1-7 low risk for AUD
8-14 suggestive of AUD
>/= 15 alcohol dependence

Question 13

The effects of aud according To the biopsychosocial model

Answer 13

Bio-liver cirrhosis, physical injury, buncreatitis, insomnia, peptic ulcers, hypertension
Psycho- depression, anxiety, aggression, addiction and dependence.
Social- domestic violence, isolation, occupational implications

Question 14

What is cannabis

Answer 14

Plant based, psychoactive, recreational drug, it is mostly smoked but can be ingested.

Question 15

Cannabis use risk factors (6)

Answer 15

1) younger individuals under 21
2) psychological stress
3) single or divorced
4) unemployed
5) known to - suffer with alcohol use disorder
6) males more than females

Question 16

The effects of cannabis.

Answer 16

Bio- memory loss, infertility, cancer, hypertension , hepatomegaly
Psycho- hallucinations, mood changes, impaired cognitive function,psychiatric complications
Social- drop rate at school, interpersonal relationships affected ave to benavicural changes

Question 17

What are methaphetamines

Answer 17

A illicit drug that is a highly addictive psycho active stimulant it is mostly smoked through a glass bulband can be injected.

Question 18

Meth use risk factors (4)

Answer 18

1) poor social circumstances, 2) emotional stress; 3) family member using ; 4) males

Question 19

Management of substance abuse through the biospsychosocial model

Answer 19

Target physical health through medical treatment; target mental health with therapy; target social health through ensuring a supportive social environment