Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
Level of dependency (SAWDRIN)
A
- Subjective awareness to compulsion to drink
- Avoidance of withdrawal symptoms by further drinking
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Drink seeking behaviour
- Increased tolerance
- Narrowing of repertoire
2
Q
Treatment
A
Disulfram = promotes abstinence - alcohol intake causes severe reaction due to inhibition of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
Acamproste = reducing craving, known to a weak antagonist of NDMA receptors, improves abstinence in placebo controlled trials
