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Substance Abuse Disorders Flashcards

1
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A state of chronic or recurrent intoxication characterized by psychological dependence

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Addiction

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The person is emotionally dependent on a drug, is able to obtain a desired effect from the specific dosage, and experiences withdrawal symptoms after he stops taking the drug

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Addiction

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It is the inability to stop drinking that seriously alters a normal living pattern.

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Alcoholism

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Cessation of drinking or a reduction in intake results in

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withdrawal symptoms

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Behaviors exhibited by significant others of a substance-abusing individual that serve to enable and protect the abuse at the exclusion or personal fulfillment and self development

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Codependence

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Strong, overpowering urge for drugs felt by an individual who abuses or is dependent on drugs

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Craving

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Condition occurring when individuals exhibit a set of behaviors associated with inability to control use of a drug

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Drug dependence

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Maladaptive pattern of use of a drug in situations of real or potential harm

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Substance Abuse

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It is an acquired resistance to the effects of a drug

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Tolerance

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10
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Defined in DSM IV as either needing to increase drug dosage to achieve a given effect or finding decreasing effect from a continued, fixed dosage

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Tolerance

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It is a condition occurring when cessation of drug use results in a drug-specific set of symptoms that would be relieved by additional doses of the drug

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Withdrawal

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Behaviors associated with drug dependence

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*Develop tolerance to drug effects
*Manifest withdrawal from a drug
*Use more drug than intended
*Try persistently or unsuccessfully to cut down the use
*Spend significant amount of time using or trying to obtain the drug
*Give up important activities because of the drug
*Continue to use a drug despite knowing it is causing physical or psychological problems

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Causes of addiction

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Biologic and genetic theories
Learning Theories
Social Theories

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14
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All drugs of abuse have one thing in common

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stimulation of dopamine secretion

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15
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blocks the mechanism of which dopamine is reabsorbed into the cells that release dopamine

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Cocaine

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16
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provoke the release of dopamine

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Amphetamines

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17
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acts on a receptor for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and may prevent the enzyme monoamine oxidase from breaking up the dopamine molecule.

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Nicotine

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18
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act as receptor sites for the brain’s own morphine-like substances

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Opiates

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19
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Genetic predisposition

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Biologic and genetic theories

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20
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Examples of sedatives

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Hypnotics, alcohol and barbiturates, and benzodiazepines

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21
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act in various parts of the brain on neurons that release GABA, which direct neurons to quit firing

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Sedatives

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22
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Some are predisposed to addiction because of

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High level of stress hormones

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23
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Behavioral theorists believe that addiction is the result of the positive effect or mood alterations that one experiences using drugs or alcohol

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Learning theory

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24
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The potential for addiction is affected by

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Economic conditions
Formal and informal control
Cultural traditions
Companionship
Approval of other drug users

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25
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Peers and their values are particularly strong influences.

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Social theories

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26
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Experimentation, curiosity, rebellion, and boredom

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Social theories

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27
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Many theories believed that substance abusers are fixed in — and —- level of development

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Oral and infantile

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28
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Abusers tend to seek ——- of needs

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Immediate gratification

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29
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Characteristics of addictive personality

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Low self-esteem
Feelings of dependency
Low tolerance to frustration & anxiety
Antisocial behavior
Fear

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30
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can cause an individual to become dependent on alcohol or drugs to cope with increasing anxiety, depression, social and sexual inadequacy, increased social pressure, a desire to lower one’s inhibition.

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Early childhood reject
Over protection
Undue responsibility

31
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Age of first drink

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12-14

32
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Age first intoxicated

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14-18

33
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Age of first minor alcohol problem

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18-25

34
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Usual age of first major problem

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28-30

35
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Usual age entering treatment..

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40

36
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Usual age of death (leading causes: heart disease, cancer, accidents, suicide)

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55

37
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Year abstinence alternates with active drinking……any “Spontaneous remission” rate or response to nonspecific interventions

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10%-30%

38
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Phase: Drinks because of social motivations

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Phase 1: Pre alcoholic

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Phase: Finds that alcohol relieves stress

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Phase 1: Pre alcoholic

40
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Phase: Over time, needs to increase the amount of alcohol needed for relief

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Phase 1: Pre alcoholic

41
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May be told by others that his drinking is too heavy or too frequent

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Phase 1: Pre alcoholic

42
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Can be described as the “non -addicted heavy drinker”

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Phase 1: Pre alcoholic

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Phase: Begins to drink alone

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Phase 2: Early Alcoholic

44
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Phase: Becomes preoccupied with the supply with drinks

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Phase 2: Early Alcoholic

45
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Phase: Hides bottles of alcohol at work, home or car

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Phase 2: Early Alcoholic

46
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Phase: Wakes up in the morning and needs a drink to control tremors (the eye opener)

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Phase 2: Early Alcoholic

47
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Phase: Uses denial s a defense mechanism and does not admit to being dependent on alcohol.

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Phase 2: Early Alcoholic

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Phase: Completely loses control over ability to choose whether or not to drink

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Phase 3: true alcoholic

49
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Phase: goes out on binge-drinking episodes; stops drinking only when too sick to take another drink

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Phase 3: true alcoholic

50
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Phase: Experiences the following: isolation from others, aggression, loss of interest in any activity that once brought pleasure, impotence, frigidity, nutritional impairment

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Phase 3: true alcoholic

51
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In this phase, most who were gainfully employed have lost their jobs, many have lost their families, and all have lost their self-esteem

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Phase 3: true alcoholic

52
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Phase: Over time, the individual’s continuous use of alcohol leads to extensive emotional disorganization.

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Phase 4: Chronic alcoholic

53
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Phase: May exhibit impairment of reality testing; regression; and/or loss of a sense of ethics

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Phase 4: Chronic alcoholic

54
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Phase: Physically the individuals exhibits disorders of the CNS (bilateral, progressive neuritis of the lower extremities; temporary nerve palsies, liver and vascular disease

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Phase 4: Chronic alcoholic

55
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Alcohol dependence Dx

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3 or more in 12 mos

56
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Alcohol abuse dx

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One or more in 12 mos

57
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Alcohol-induced disorders

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Alcohol intoxication
Alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal delirium

58
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Occurs after the ingestion of alcohol and is evidenced by behavioral changes such as impaired social and occupational functioning, fighting, or impaired judgment

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Alcohol intoxication

59
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characterized by: mood changes, increased verbalization, impaired attention span and irritability

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Alcohol intoxication

59
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Slurred speech, lack of coordination, unsteady gait, nystagmus, impaired memory stupor and coma

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Alcohol intoxication

60
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Happens within several hours or days after the cessation or reduction of heavy and prolonged alcohol consumption

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Alcohol withdrawal

61
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Alcohol withdrawal delirium other name

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Delirium tremens

62
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occurs 24-72 hours after the client’s last drink

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Delirium tremens

63
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Characterized by: increased vital signs, restlessness, tremulousness, agitation and hyper alertness. Speech is incoherent, sensory misinterpretation and others

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Delirium tremens

64
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Chronic alcoholism can develop

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Alcohol dementia

65
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severe loss of intellectual ability, impaired memory, judgment and abstract thinking. Permanent brain damage may occur

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Alcohol dementia

66
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Dementia with profound loss of recent memory

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Korsakoff psychosis

67
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Treatment for Korsakoff psychosis

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Supportive care

68
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Prognosis for Korsakoff psychosis

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Poor for cognitive recovery

69
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Delirium with cranial nerve dysfunction

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Wernicke’s encephalopathy

70
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Cause of Wernicke’s encephalopathy

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Thiamin deficiency

71
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Treatment for Wernicke’s encephalopathy

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Thiamin administration

72
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Prognosis for Wernicke’s encephalopathy

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excellent with early thiamin administration

NCM117 LEC (18 decks)

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