Substance Abuse Flashcards
substance abuse
habitual use outside medical necessity
purpose to alter mood, emotion, LOC
results in adverse effects
tolerance
when person has to take more of the drug to “stay normal” and prevent withdrawal
addiction
tolerance
control over substance lost
can lead to OD and be fatal
4 Cs of addiction
Craving
Continued use
Control is lost
Cognitive Impairment
examples of CNS stimulants
Crack Cocaine Meth Caffeine Nicotine
common signs of CNS stimulant abuse
dilated pupils
dry oronasal cavity
excessive motor activity
withdrawal sx of CNS stimulants
depression paranoia anger lethargy anxiety insomnia N/V sweating chills
examples of opiates
Morphine Heroin Codeine Fentanyl Methadone Meperidine
triad of sx for opioid toxicity
pinpoint pupils
depressed respirations
coma
opiate intoxication
constricted pupils decreased RR, BP slurred speech drowsiness psychomotor retardation impaired concentration, judgment, memory
withdrawal effects from opiates
yawning insomnia irritability rhinorrhea panic diaphoresis cramps N/V muscle aches chills and fever lacrimation diarrhea
opiate overdose
anoxia pupil dilation respiratory arrest cardiac arrest coma shock convulsions death
Meds for opioid addiction
methadone (Dolophine) l-a-acetylmethadol (LAAM) naltrexone (ReVia) clonidine (Catapres) buprenorphine (Subutex/ Subaxone) combined with naltrexone
methadone (Dolophine)
used for opioid addiction
blocks craving for and effects of heroin
naltrexone (ReVia)
used for opioid addiction
blocks euphoric effects of opioids