Chapter 7 Flashcards
Addiction falls under what category
DSM-5
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Addiction falls under what category
DSM-5
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Clean needles is an example of
Harm reduction
5 A for integrating knowledge of substance use, in health assessment
Acquire knowledge
Anticipate harm
Analyze the impact
Avoid social judgement
Approach, patience respectfully
Four stages of withdrawal
Stage one minor withdrawal 12 to 6 hours
Nausea, vomiting hypertension, tachycardia, hypothermia
Stage two alcohol hallucinogens, 12 to 24 hours visual auditory Parasthesia
Stage three alcohol withdrawal seizures, 24 to 48 hours
Stage four delirium Timmermans, 48 to 72 hours, hallucinations seizures and coma
Canada’s low risk alcohol drinking guidelines
Women 10 drinks a week no more than two a day
Men 15 drinks week, no more than three drinks a day
No more than two drinks in any three