37. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Problems Flashcards
4 parts of the harm reduction model
- addiction is a health problem
- any psychoactive drug can be abused
- accurate info can help people make responsible decisions about drug use
- people who have alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems can be helped
perceptions of good drugs and bad drugs
- good drugs: OTC and prescription drugs
- bad drugs: illegal drugs
perceptions of addicts
- immoral
- weak
- irresponsible
What should a nurse do before working with addicted clients
examine own attitudes
primary prevention of addition
education and awareness in individuals, families, and communities
secondary prevention of addiction
screenings
tertiary prevention of addiction
- harm reduction (needle exchanges and safe places)
- treatment centers
- medication assisted treatment (methadone and suboxone)
- support groups (AA, NA, etc)
program that works to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth
the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program
program that helps states combat prescription drug overdoses; provide state health departments w/ resources and support needed to advance interventions for preventing prescription drug overdoses
Prescription Drug Overdose
electronic database that tracks controlled substance prescriptions in a state; provides info for HCPs about prescribing and patient behaviors
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
state program with standing order that allows pharmacists and naloxone training programs in IL to provide naloxone without a direct prescription to individuals who are at risk for opioid OD as well as their family and friends who may assist individuals suffering an opioid OD
Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Programs
provides more timely and comprehensive data on fatal and nonfatal opioid overdoses and risk factors associated w/ fatal overdoses
Enhanced State Opioid Overdose Surveillance (ESOOS)
