(A)- Addiction- Mustafa Flashcards
Cocaine and methamphetamine may cause symptoms similar to?
Schizophrenia, paranoia, anhedonia, compulsive behavior
Stimulants may cause symptoms similar to?
Anxiety, panic attacks, mania and sleep disorders
LSD, ecstasy may cause symptoms similar to?
Delusions and hallucinations
Alcohol, sedatives, and sleep aid may cause symptoms similar to?
Depression and mood
PCP and ketamine are similar symptoms to?
Antisocial behavior
What is the rationale for self-administration of illicit drugs?
Mechanisms of action for many drugs of abuse are similar to that of drugs used as psychotherapeutic agents
Describe the relationship between SUD and psychiatric disorders?
Some psych disorders put you more at risk for SUD and SUD increase risk for development of psych disorders
How should you decide if SUD was caused by psych disorder or vis versa?
- If symptoms began before SUD
- If symptoms persist during abstinence
- non-overlapping symptoms
How should you treat SUD and psych disorder comorbitity?
Address both at same time
use medication with least abuse potential and least toxicity
maximize use of non-pharm treatment
What would you use to treat of substance abuse and bipolar disorder?
Lithium
Valproate
Carbamazepine