physiological treatments

Question 1

nicotine replacement therapy

Answer 1

• used to treat smoking addiction
• gives the body nicotine so they can still get a hit, but they get smaller doses each time until it gets to 0

Question 2

withdrawal

Answer 2

• nicotine dose can be reduced gradually over time
• this means the withdrawal symptoms can be managed over a period of two or three months, improving the chances of avoiding relapse

Question 3

disulfram (treatment for alcohol addiction)

Answer 3

• works by disrupting the body’s normal processing of alcohol and makes them very sensitive to it

Question 4

acamprostate

Answer 4

• helps the client avoid relapse once they have withdrawn and are abstaining
• the effect is to reduce the client’s cravings for alcohol

Question 5

over the counter remedies

Answer 5

• chemicals to reduce stress that can be bought without a medical prescription in a shop
• includes herbal remedies, valerian, chamomile and lavender

Question 6

strength (nicotine replacement)

Answer 6

• patients can access nicotine replacement in their local chemist and do not have to rely on their doctor to support them
• they can take control of their addiction and build their own levels of self-efficacy

Question 7

weakness (nicotine replacement)

Answer 7

• can be harmful side effects
• e.g: side effects of disulfriam are numbness in hands and feet and decreased mood

Question 8

strength (OTC remedies)

Answer 8

• limited data shows that short-term use of chamomile is considered safe and can be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety

Question 9

weakness (OTC remedies)

Answer 9

• side effects can interfere with other medication
• e.g: chamomile can increase the risk of bleeding when used with blood-thinning drugs or cause allergic reactions