addiction and subsatnce use and misuse

Question 1

What scale measures dependence?

Answer 1

ICD-10

Question 2

What does a diagnosis of dependence require from the scale??

Answer 2

at least 3 of the following:
difficulty in controlling use of drug in terms of onset, termination and level of consumption
increased tolerance for the drug
physiological withdrawal state on cessation of use
strong desire or sense of compulsion to alcohol use
progressive neglect in other interest
persisting with use despite clear evidence of harmful consequences

Question 3

What are the 4 Ls to remember re. addication?

Answer 3

Liver
Lover
Livliehood
Law

Question 4

what are possible health related problems re. drug and alcohol use?

Answer 4

hep C- re IV drug use
Liver disease
Related CV disease
cancers- upper GI, Liver, breast

Question 5

What cancers in particular increase with the amount of alcohol intake?

Answer 5

oral

pharyngeal