Substance Abuse Flashcards
Scotlands most common abused drugs
- cannabis
- cocaine
- ectasy
- amphetamines
- heroin
drug categories
stimulants
depressants
hallucinogenics
examples of stimulants (uppers)
caffeine
nicotine
cocaine
amphetamine
ectasy
examples of depressants
alcohol
solvents
heroin
morphine
benzodiazepines
examples of hallucinogenics
LSD
magic mushroom
cannabis
two main statutes relating to drugs in the UK
The medicines act, 1968
The misuse of drugs act, 1971
class A drugs
heroin
cocaine
methamphetamine
ecstasy
methadone
class B drugs
amphetamines
cannabis (can change)
class C drugs
benzodiazepines
ketamine
anabolic steroids
positive effects of opiates
initial euphoria
removal of tension
tranquility
sense of control
negative effects of opiates
itching
flushing
myosis
appetite suppression
health problems associated with injecting
BBVs
DVT
Abscesses
Amputation
Collapsed veins
health problems associated with risky behaviour
unwanted pregnancy
STDs
BBVs
Assault
death
health problems related to mental health
paranoia
schizophrenia
depression
bullimia/anorexia
bipolar
classifications of mental illness
ICD 10
DSM v
Ffould’s classification
components of Ffould’s classification
organic
psychosis
neurosis
personality disorder
eating disorder
what is neurosis
contact retained with reality
what is psychosis
contact lost with reality
examples of neuroses
anxiety
phobic
obsessional
depressive
example of psychoses
schizophrenia
types of eating disorders
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
pica
what is pica
persistant and compulsive cravings for non food-stuff
why do drug users have poor oral health
dry mouth
bruxism
sugar craving
sugar in medication
what is methadone
synthetic opiate analgesic
methadone effect on teeth
high sugar content
often held in mouth to increase absorption from buccal mucosa
decreases salivary flow
association of drug user and sedation
sedation should be used with caution
potential for damage to heart, liver and kidneys
methadone specific advice
drink methadone with a straw
try to take near mealtimes
swallow immediately don’t hold in mouth
rinse with water afterwards
chew sugar free sugar gum to increase saliva
brush teeth before taking it or leave for a few hours afterwards
oral health advice
brush twice a day - am and pm
decrease number and frequency of sugars in diet
limit the number of snacks per day
importance of regular dental check ups
