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problems from heroin

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N&V, constipation, respiratory depression, LOC. injections- local abscess, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, septicaemia

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acute problems from benzos

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forgetful, drowsy, impaired concentration. IV- limb ischaemia

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what does cocaine potentiate (neurotransmitters)

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dopamine, serotonin and NA and blocks their reuptake

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long term effects of stimulants

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dependence, anxiety, irritability and restlessness, mood disturbances, psychosis

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medical side effects stimulants

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cardiac arrhythmias, MI, chest pain, resp arrest, CVAs, headache, epileptic seizure

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what does MDMA do to neurotransmitters

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increase serotonin

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how long can urine tests stay +ve after cannabis

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1 month

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side effects of cannabis

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paranoia, panic attacks, delayed reaction times, chronic- dysthmic, anxiety, amotivational syndrome

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side effects anabolic steroids

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hypertension, hypogonadism, gynaecomastia, amenorrhoea, liver damage, impotence, aggressive, fatigue

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opiate detox what drugs can be used

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methadone 50-100mg a day. buprenorphine 16mg a day

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symptomatic medication used in detox

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lofexidine, loperamide

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what medication is used post detox once opiate free

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naltrexone

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what drug is used in opiate overdose

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naloxone

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what happens to tolerance in detox

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decreased tolerance so more chance of OD

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withdrawal symptoms benzos

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anxiety, insomnia, tremor, agitation, headache, nausea, sweating, depersonalisation, delirium

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what can you use to treat benzo withdrawal

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diazepam

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how does methadone work

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saturates the opiate receptors in the brain

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harm reduction drugs

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needle exchange, information about infections, infection testing and vaccination

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how much alcohol can be metabolised per hour

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1 unit (8g)

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where is 98% alcohol metabolised

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liver

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how is alcohol measured

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blood alcohol concentration

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if you have alcohol tolerance what is the relationship between blood alcohol conc and intoxication

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high BAC not intoxicated

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what happens with alcohol and asian people

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metabolically inactive form alcohol dehydrogenase, get a flushing reaction

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complications alcohol misuse

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acute toxicity, coma, risk aspiration, hypoglycaemia, acute renal failure. psych- delirium, amnesia, Wernicke Korsakoffs

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what markers are there in the blood for excess alcohol consumption

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incr MCV, Y-GT, CDT

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assessment patient alcohol misuse

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life time pattern, current pattern, signs de[endence, problems related to alcohol, prev treatment attempts, pt goals, FHx

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advised units for men and women

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21 units a week men, 14 women. at least 2 days non drinking

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withdrawal alcohol

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malaise, nausea, autonomic hyperactivity, tremulousness, labile, insomnia, hallucinations, illusions, seizures. delirium tremens in 5%

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signs of alcohol dependence

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CANT SSTOP . compulsion, aware of harms, neglect of other activities, tolerance to alcohol, stopping causes withdrawal, stereotyped pattern of drinking, time preoccupied with alcohol, out of control use, persistent wish to cut down

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what questionnaire can be used to detect alcohol dependence

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CAGE questionnaire- have you tried to Cut down your drinking; have people Annoyed you by suggesting you do so; have you felt Guilty about drinking; have you needed an Eye opener

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what is foetal alcohol syndrome characterised by

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decreased muscle tone, poor coordination, developmental delay, heart defects, a range of facial abnormalities

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management alcohol addiction

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acute detox- in hospital if risk of delirium tremens or seizures, benzo- chlordiazepoxide or diazepam, rehhydration correction of electrolytes, oral or parenteral thiamine

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how can delirium tremens be treated

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lorazepam or antipsychotics- haloperidol, olanzapine

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what is delirium tremens

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psychotic- delirium, tremors, hallucinations, anxiety

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medication which may help maintain abstinence after detox

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disulfiram- blocks alcohol metabolism, acamprosate- works on GABA, naltrexone

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