Addiction and substance abuse Flashcards
Mild alcohol withdrawal
slightly elevated vital signs/diaphoresis, oriented, nausea
Moderate alcohol withdrawal
elevated vital signs/diaphoresis, intermittent confusion, anorexia, nausea
Severe alcohol withdrawal
very elevated vital signs, marked diaphoresis, disorientation, rejecting all input
Long term effects of alcohol
cancer, organ damage, amnestic disorders, wernicke-korsakoff syndrome
Long term effects of cocaine
depletion of norepinephrine, sleep 12 to 18 hours
Long term effects of methamphetamine
psychosis, violent behavior, mood changes, teeth decay, repetitive motor activity, stroke, risk for HIV/hepatitis, intense scratching
Long term effects of club drugs
Cardiovascular failure, kidney failure, muscle breakdown, death
Long term effects of cannabis
decreased motivation
Long term effects of hallucinogens
chronic neurological syndromes
Disulforam
unpleasant reactions to deter from drinking
Acamprosate calcium
abstinence maintenance, decreases alcohol intake
Naltrexone (alcohol)
abstinence maintenance, interferes with a tendency to drink more if ingested
Opioid maintenance treatment
methadone therapy with behavioral therapy and counseling
Naloxone
emergency treatment in the case of an overdose
Naltrexone (opioid)
causes physical sickness if used with opioids
