Substance Abuse Flashcards
What is substance use disorder?
cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance related problems
What is an important characteristic of substance use disorders
the underlying change in brain circuits that may persist beyond detoxification
What may be experienced when individuals are exposed to drug related stimuli?
brain changes may be exhibited in repeated relapses and intense drug craving
How many substances contribute to substance use disorder?
11
Mild
2-3
Moderate
4-5
Severe
> 6
What is impaired control?
substance taken in larger amounts, persistent desire, time spent obtaining the substance, craving
What is social impairment?
recurrent substance use that results in failure to fulfill major roles, and also causes the person to give up or reduce activites
What is risky use?
recurrent substance use in situations in which it is physically hazardous and continued use despite knowing its risk
What is tolerance?
requiring markedly increased dose of the substance to achieve the desired effect
What is withdrawal?
a syndrome occurring when blood or tissue concentrations of a substance decline
Screening for adolescent alcohol use?
annually at age 11 yo
What is the screening tool for adolescent alcohol use?
CRAFT screen
What makes a adolescent screening positive?
> 2 positive answers
Who recommends questions normalizing use?
US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
C
Have you ever ridden in a CAR driven by someone who was high, drunk, or had been using drugs?
R
Have you ever used drugs or alcohol to RELAX?
A
Do you ever use ALONE?
F
Do you ever FORGET things that you did while using?
F
Do FAMILY or FRIENDS tel you to cut down?
T
Have you ever gotten into TROUBLE when using?
What does CRAFFT stand for?
CAR, RELAX, ALONE, FORGET, FAMILY & FRIENDS, TROUBLE
When is substance abuse often found?
Incidentally or when investigating worsening health
What two screenings are used for alcohol screening in adults?
AUDIT-C or CAGE
What screening is used for detecting opioid?
Rapid Opioid Dependence Screen
What are the 3 questions in the Audit-C questionnaire?
1) How often did you have a drink containing alcohol in the past year?
2) How many drinks containing alcohol did you have on a typical day when you were drinking in the past year?
3) How often did you have six or more drinks on one occasion in the past year?
What 4 questions are apart of CAGE?
1) Have you ever felt you should CUT down on your drinking?
2) Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking?
3) Have you ever felt bad or GUILTY about your drinking?
4) Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover (EYE-OPENER)
Medical detoxification for substance use disorder?
Alcohol and Benzodiazpines
Often used long acting benzo?
Librium & clonazepam
What is required during a medical detoxification for alcohol and benzo’s?
tapering w/ benzodiazepine