CADC Flashcards
Psychoactive chemical abuse (4):
- Use which is repeated and results in inability to meet responsibilities at work home or school.
- Chemical use which is repeated in dangerous situations such as driving
- Use which is repeated and has led to legal problems such as arrest
- Use which is continued I spite of repeated problems of a social or personal
Psychoactive chemical dependence (6):
- tolerane to the chemical is indicated by increased usage or lessened effects at the same levels of usage
- Withdrawal symptoms or the usage of similar chemicals toward off withdrawal symptoms
- Increased amounts of chemical is taken or the chemical is taken over a longer period of time
- Individual has a strong desire to cut down on chemical use with unsuccessful results
- A great number of time is spent getting the chemical using the chemical and getting over the effects
- Continued use is observed in spite of the knowln physical and psychological problems which occur.
Physiological dependence: body reacts in a negative way because of lack of chemical (2).
- Primary or acute withdrawal. It lasts from 2-7 days and is characterized by the strongest symptoms.
- The second stage is secondary or prolonged and lasts for weeks or months
Psychological or behavioral dependence: refers to a person taking a chemical to satisfy a feeling or an emotional need. Psysiological and psychological dependence must be present.
Human central nervous system:
3 Parts
- Central: Spinal cords sends information and cenral holds the information.
- Peripheral: gathers information from all over the body
- Autonomic: Automatic; digestion circulation, reproduction.
Psychoactive chemicals (8)
- CNC Depressants
- CNC Stimulants
- Narcotics
- Hallucinogens
- Cannabis
- Inhalants
- Steriods
- Psychotropics
Dependent delusional system: The way a person protects the inner person from the realization of his dependency
- Memory and recall are one part of this system. Repression is when fellings and or incidents are blocked from memory. A blackout is caused by drinking
alcohol to a point of no active memory. Euphoric recall occurs when an addicts recalls what has happened but only as he perceived it.
- Denial
o Telling lies to self and others
o Rationalization is using a logical excuse as a means of justificaiton
Pharmaceutical as treatment for addiction
- Precautions (5)
- Avoid any meds that contain alcohol
- Avoid any meds that contain stimulants
- Avoid any meds that contain narcotic
- Avoid any meds that contain a depressant or a sedative
- Confer with MD or pharmacist about alternatives
Disease Model of Addiction (5)
- Addiction is biopsysocial
- Genetic
- Tolerance to drugs is built up
- Family history of addiction can make generational addicts
- Psychological addiction happens before physical addiction
Elements of Psychological addiction
- The need to get drugs is the most important thing in life
- Self doubt: being able to function is not possible without drugs
- Life is not worthwhile without the drug
- Inability to abstain
- Inability to control the amount used
Central nervous system depressants (3)
Symptoms(4):
- Can depress certain body functions without affecting the rest
- Loose effectiveness after a short period of time
- Sedation and drowsiness
- Symptoms:
* Drunken behavior
* Confusion
* Hostility
* Paranoid
Types of CNC depressants(3):
- Alcohol
- Barbiturates
* Amytal
* Nembutal
* Phenobarbital
* Seconal
* Tuinal - Benzodiazepines
* Valium
* Libriam
* Ativan
* Serax
* Xanax
* Tranxene
* Klonopin
Alcohol = What is it and Effects(3)
Is a sedative because is depresses the central nervous system. Effects: • Lowing of inhibitions • Relaxation • Inhibition of good judgment
Sudden stopping Alcohol can cause withdrawal symptoms (8)
- Edginess
- Insomnia
- Poor appetite
- Sweating
- Hallucination
- Tremors
- Convulsions
- Pain
Alcohol
Long term usage detox (8)
Drugs that help detoz
Long term usage detox • Stomach ulcers • Liver damage • Sexual problems • Brain damage • Cancer • Can be threat of life • Seizers • No longer than 5 days Drugs that help detox • Disulfiram: makes sick if drinks • Naltrexone: Reduces cravings
Barbiturates used for…
Surgery
