Lecture 8 Flashcards
What slows down CNS
depressants (sedatives)
3 Types of Depressants
1) alcohol
2) opioids
3) benxodiazepines
What speeds up CNS
stimulants
4 Types of stimulants
1) caffeine
2) cocaine
3) nicotine
What does ‘set’ consist of
Individual physiological and psychological factors
How do we classify someone’s drug use as problematic
4Ls
What the 4Ls
1) liver
2) lover
3) livelihood
4) law
What is liver
physical, psychological and emotional health concerns
What is lover
relationship difficulties (friends, family, partner)
What is livelihood
general lifestyle concerns (finances, performance at work/school)
What is law
problems associated with the law
5 Stages of change
1) Pre-contemplation
2) Contemplation
3) Preparation
4) Action
5) Maintenance
What is precontemplation?
No intent to change in near future, unaware of underaware of problems
Precontemplation treatment
Motivational interviewing/psychoeducation
What is contemplation?
Aware problem exists, contemplating trying to change behaviour