chapter 9 (alcohol abuse) Flashcards
alcoholism
condition in which consumption of alcohol has produced major psychological, behavioural, physical, social, or occupational problems.
symptomatic drinking
pattern of alcohol consumption aimed at reducing stress and anxiety.
alcohol withdrawal syndrome
more common of 2 reactions to cessation of alcohol. physiological discomfort, seizures, sleep disturbances.
delirium tremens (DTs)
less common reaction to cessation of alcohol. more dangerous. extreme disorientation, confusion, fever, hallucinations, other symptoms.
fatty liver
condition in which fat deposits accumulate in the liver as result of chronic alcohol abuse.
alcohol hepatitis
disease involving inflammation of the liver as result of chronic alcohol abuse.
alcoholic cirrhosis
disease involving scarring and deterioration of liver cells as result of chronic alcohol abuse. not reversible.
alcoholic dementia
condition in which chronic alcohol abuse problems produces cognitive deficits such as difficulties in problem solving and memory.
wernicke-korsakoff syndrome
condition resulting from chronic alcohol consumption, characterized by disorientation, cognitive deficits, amnesia, and motor difficulty.
thiamine
vitamin B1
concordance rate
likelihood that one member of a twin or family relation will have a condition if the other member has it.
disulfiram
medication that causes severe physical reactions and discomfort when combined with alcohol. brand name antabuse.
naltrexone
long-lasting opioid antagonist for the treatment of alcoholism. brand name revia.
nalmefene
lone-lasting opioid antagonist for treatment of alcoholism.
acamprosate
a GABA-related drug for the treatment of alcoholism. brand name campral.
ondansetron
serotonin-related drug for treatment of alcoholism. typically used as anti nausea medication. brand name zofran.
SMART recovery
treatment program for abuse of alcohol and other drugs that emphasizes a nonspiritual philosophy and greater sense of personal control in the abuser. self-management and recovery training.
employee assistance program (EAPs)
corporate/institutional programs for workers or employees to help with alcohol or other drug-abuse problems.
member assistance programs (MAPs)
institutional programs for workers or employees to help them with alcohol or other drug-abuse problems, set up by established unions within the organization and tailored to meet to meet the needs of union members.
