Drug Use Flashcards
1
Q
Addiction definition
A
Craving,
Tolerarance,
Compulsion,
Drug seeking behaviour, w
Withdraw
2
Q
Principles of treating
A
- Reduce harm to user, and family and friends
- Improve health
- Stabilise life
- Reduce crime
3
Q
What you can offer a newly presenting drug user
A
- Screening from blood borne virus
- Health check
- Sexual health advice/contraceptions
- Check immunisation Hx
- Signpost to drug services
4
Q
Positive conditioning
A
Addiction increases desire to use drug
5
Q
Negative conditions
A
People don’t quit due to unpleasant symptoms
6
Q
Complications
A
Physical
Social
Psychological
