Substance Abuse Flashcards
substance use disorder
has an impact on virtually every aspect of an individual and communal life
why do people use drugs
social influences involing family, ethnicity, race, access to drugs, environmental stressors, economics, political status, culture and sex roles
Family
Drugs being easily accessible
Environmental stressors
Economic
Genetic variations
Mentally impulsivity, ease of disinhibition, and anxiety add to the risks for substance abuse.
Which type of person is more likely to misuse substances?
there is no type of person or personality type who is more likely to misuse or overuse
most common drug that is used
alcholol
gateway drug?
marjuana
substance use disorder symptoms
Patterns of symptoms caused by using a substance that an individual continues taking despite its negative effects (maladaptive effects)
Signs and symptoms
Tolerance
Withdrawal
Dependence
More substance required to function
Impacts to lifestyle
Life roles neglected
Social/physical/psychological problems occur due to use
Give up activities of importance to use
Multiple/ongoing attempts to quit (unsuccessful)
reasons adolescents may use drugs
Increased risk profile
Family history of substance abuse
Mental health issues
Familial or community rejection of gender or sexuality
Childhood sexual abuse
primary prevention for drugs
education
Universal vs selective
Universal - Common risk factors and protective actions
Selective (aggregate)– specific factors that can put you at higher risk for abuse and misuse
Environment with high drug use
Racial, ethnic, cultural implications
secondary prevention for drugs is
screening
Assessment: observation of behaviors, open ended questions
Use of tools:
CAGE, COWS, CIWA
Identification of resources in the community setting (client-centered)
women may use drugs due to
Increased risk profile
Family history of substance abuse
Childhood sexual abuse
Use drugs while pregant: scared to get help bc of consequences
Familial or communityrejection of gender orsexuality
Impetus for use may different than male counterparts
Divorce/loss of relationship
Ppl grieving have higher risk of drug use
Death of child or intimate partner
Presence of intimate partner violence in the home environment
Individual may already have a diagnosis of a mental disorder are at a _____ risk of drug use
high risk!
May take medications that alter behavior or perceptions
Assessment – current diagnoses, current medications…
What is your behavior when you take your medications? When you don’t?
upstream thinking w drug use
Policies that address SDOH
Access to care and services
Education and employment
Legalization/decriminalization
Tertiary prevention drug use
Treatment programs
Detoxification and maintenance
12 step programs
“Anonymous” groups
Harm Reduction
what tools are used to screen for drug use?
COWs, CAGE, CIWA
People need to be taught in primary prevention the importance of
drug disposal
