Alcohol

Question 1

Which benzos do you use to detox alcohol

Answer 1

Chlordiazepoxide
Clonazepam
Oxazepam
Lorazepam

Question 2

High alcohol intake can counter the effects of what type of drugs?

Answer 2

Antihypertensives

Question 3

Opiod blocker that blocks cravings for alcohol and removes ability to feel the high. “You will still drink but not as much”

Answer 3

Naltrexone

Question 4

Drug that helps with withdrawal by balancing gaba and glutamate

Answer 4

Acamprosate

Question 5

Approved for seizure but used for alcohol addiction. Like naltrexone. You can start it without giving up drinking.

Answer 5

Topiramate

Question 6

What can intensify CNS depression when combined with alcohol

Answer 6

CNS depression

Question 7

What is suboxone for

Answer 7

Help addicts get off drugs

Question 8

What is the dilemma for addicts with suboxone? Where do they have to get it?
What happens if they can’t get it?

Answer 8

They get it on the street.

If they can’t get their hands on it they have to resort back to heroine.

Question 9

Facilitate detoxing

Answer 9

Benzodiazepines