lab 4 and 5- withdrawal, harm reduction, intro to psychotherapy Flashcards
history
things to know
- ask about substances in non judgemental way
- assume they are using something
- give wide range of numbers of days of use
- review other use of substances
- last use
- previous withdrawal experiences
- seizure history
- other health problems
signs and symptoms
alcohol withdrawal
- sweating
- increased pulse/temp/BP
- tremors
- N+V
- anxiety/agitation
- tactile and auditory disturbances
signs and symptoms
opiate withdrawal
- dilated pupils
- gooseflesh skin
- stomach cramps/diarrhea
- rhinorrhea
- light sensitivity
- myalgia
- restless
- increased pulse
AWS (alcohol withdrawal syndrome)
diagnostic criteria (2), assessment tool
- clear evidence of cessation of prolonged use
- symptoms are not accounted for by a medical disorder
- use CIWA to measure
AWS (alcohol withdrawal syndrome)
scoring
less than 8: mild withdrawal
8-15: moderate withdrawal
greater than 15: severe withdrawal
minor AWS
will last about 48 hours
- autonomic and motor symptoms
moderate AWS
will last about 6 days
- illusions and hallucinations
severe AWS
will last about 14 days
- delirium shows up at 48 hours
- paranoia and disinhibition
seizures
occur primarily during early phase of withdrawal
delirium
occur in late stages of AWS
- perceptual changes, confusion, changes in LOC
- agitation/hyperarousal
alcohol withdrawal interventions
- seizure precautions
- encourage fluids
- CIWA q 1-4 hours
- antiemetics, electrolytes
opiate withdrawal interventions
- decrease discomfort
- use COWS q 1-4 hours
- symptom management
- fluids
- suboxone
4 pillars of healthy drug and alcohol policy
- prevention
- treatment
- harm reduction
- enforcement
abuse
definition (substance)
person is misusing
abuse –> addict
there must be a degree of tolerance and elements of withdrawal
moral model
substance use is a moral weakness and is indicative of an individuals character
drug-set-setting model
a way to think about how problems with drug use come about
drug
drug-set-setting model
potency, action, delivery, legality