Addictions Flashcards
1
Q
What benzos can be used with hepatic impairment?
A
mnemonic ‘LOT’ (lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam)
2
Q
What is the gold-standard addictions treatment?
A
Structured program with multi-disciplinary team approach, group tx, etc.
3
Q
Differentiate substance abuse from dependance.
A
Abuse has -ve consequences of use w/out loss of control. Dependence has a loss of control.
4
Q
What are the 3 C’s of addiction?
A
consequences, compulsions, loss of control
5
Q
What is the dopamine theory behind addiction?
A
Addictive substances/behaviour stimulate release of dopamine (feeling of reward).
6
Q
What happens to dopamine receptors with long-standing addictions?
A
Marked decrease in dopamine receptor availability.
