Substance Abuse

Question 1

Nicotine Replacement

Answer 1

gum, patch, lozenge etc

Question 2

Varenicline

Answer 2

Chantix
Alpha-4-beta-2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist
nicotine dependence

Question 3

Bupropion

Answer 3

nicotine dependence

Other antidepressant

Question 4

Methadone

Answer 4

opioid dependence

long-acting opioid agonist

Question 5

Buprenorphine

Answer 5

usually with naloxone
Suboxone
opioid partial agonist with a ceiling effect, multiple delivery mechanisms

Question 6

Disulfiram

Answer 6

Antabuse
Alcohol dependence
blocks an enzyme to break down of alcohol amplified
Typically used with highly motivated patients as you can stop taking it

Question 7

acamprosate

Answer 7

Campral
alcohol dependence
may help with cravings and positive feelings with alcohol.

Question 8

naltrexone

Answer 8

Vivitrol
alcohol dependence
long acting injectable. May help with cravings and positive feelings with alcohol.