Substance Abuse Flashcards
Describe substance abuse according to the provided content.
Substance abuse involves failure to meet responsibilities, using substances in hazardous situations, legal issues, and continued use despite social problems.
What are some signs of substance dependence as outlined in the content?
Signs include failed attempts to cut down use, spending significant time obtaining the substance, isolation from activities, and taking more than intended.
How is tolerance described in substance dependence?
Tolerance is needing progressively larger amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect.
Define withdrawal symptoms in the context of substance dependence.
Withdrawal symptoms occur when a person stops taking a substance after dependence, leading to physical or psychological issues.
List some types of substances mentioned in the content. Stimulants and opiode
Stimulants (e.g., amphetamine, cocaine), hallucinogens (e.g., LSD), opioids (e.g., heroin, morphine), phencyclidine, and cannabis.
Describe the intoxication effects of morphine as per the content.
Morphine intoxication can lead to CNS depression, constipation, pupillary constriction, and respiratory depression.
What is the antidote mentioned for morphine overdose in the content?
Naloxone/naltrexone is mentioned as the antidote for morphine overdose.
What is recommended for rehabilitation according to the content?
Rehabilitation is recommended for individuals struggling with substance abuse or dependence.
Describe the symptoms of morphine withdrawal.
Symptoms include lacrimation, rhinorrhea, yawning, diaphoresis, dilated pupils, piloerection, myalgias, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.
What are the signs of benzodiazepines intoxication?
Signs include amnesia, ataxia, somnolence, respiratory depression, and paradoxical agitation.
How does benzodiazepines withdrawal manifest with long-term use?
Manifestations include rebound anxiety, seizures, tremor, and insomnia.
Define amphetamines intoxication and its common signs.
It involves psychomotor agitation, hypertension, pupillary dilation, tachycardia, fever, and commonly presents with psychosis followed by hallucinations.
What is the recommended management for amphetamine psychosis?
Benzodiazepines are the best management for amphetamine psychosis.
Do you know the most important sign of amphetamine withdrawal?
The most important sign is paranoia.
Describe the symptoms of cocaine toxicity.
Symptoms include psychomotor agitation, euphoria, impaired judgment, tachycardia, pupillary dilation, hypertension, paranoia, hallucinations, and can lead to sudden death.
