SDL: Addictive Behaviour Flashcards
What is the definition of hazardous drinking
Drinking above the level that may cause harm in the future bu is not currently causing harm (14+ units per week)
What is the definition of harmful drinking
Drinking that is leading the physical, social or psychological harm (40/50+ units per week)
What is alcohol dependence
Individual has 3 or more symptoms of alcohol dependence:
Tolerance
Alcohol withdrawal
Craving
Persistent use despite harm
Difficult in controlling drinking
Progressive neglect of alternative interest
What are the national recommend units a male and female should consume
No more than 14 units per week which is spread over 3 days
How do you calculate the units of alcohol in any drink
(Volume X abv%) / 1000
How do we identify hazardous and harmful alcohol use
Via the audit questionare
What does the AUDIT questionaire Help us to identify
At risk
Harmful drinking
Hazardous drinking
Why isn’t taking blood test for screening not ideal
The blood tests have a poor sensitivity
When can blood test be used
After the AUDIT questionaire when the score is high to help identify any existing damage
What are the barriers to implanting brief intervention
Lack of time
Inadequate training
Fear of antagonising patients
False belief that Alcoholics do no respond to treatment
After conducting an AUDIT questionaire what is the next step in clinical practise
Produce an appropriate intervention based on the level of risk
What are the steps involved in a brief intervention
Aim to identity a real or potential problem
Motivate the individual to do something
Provide information
Give advice
What is binge drinking
Drinking lots of alcohol in a short amount of time
Male: 8 units in a single session
Female: 6 units in a single session
