Recreational Drugs

Question 1

What does abstinence syndrome from alcohol manifest as?

Answer 1

cramps, vomiting, hallucinations, weakness, nausea, anxiety, mild tremors

Question 2

What does nicotine stimulate the release of?

Answer 2

Acetylcholine (reward pathways, dopamine, energized)
Glutamate (memory loops of the good feelings)
Endorphins (euphoria)

Question 3

5 A’s Model for treating tobacco use and dependence

Answer 3

Ask- screen patients for tobacco use
Advise tobacco users to quit
Assess willingness to make a quit attempt
Assist with quitting- resources
Arrange follow-up ( 1 week after quit date)

Question 4

Nicotine Cessation Options

Answer 4

Nicotine Gum
Nicotine Lozenges
Nicoderm patches
Nicotine inhaler
Nicotine nasal spray
Drugs

Question 5

What are the two acute effects of alcohol on the brain?

Answer 5

1) general depression of the CNS
2) activation of the reward circuit