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Criteria for Substance Use Disorder dignosis

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maladaptive patterns of substance use that impair work, physical, social functioning

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Substance induced disorder

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induced disorder: intoxication and withdrawal

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What drugs fall under stimulant use disorders?

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amphetamines

cocaine

***dilated pupils

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What drugs fall under sedatives/hypnotics/anxiolytic use disorders?

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benzos

barbiturates

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What drugs fall under hallucinogen use disorders?

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LSD

PCP

Synthetics (K2, bath salts, molly/ecstasy)

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What drugs fall under opioid use disorders?

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morphine

heroin

codeine

methadone

***constricted pupils

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Define at risk drinking

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men: more than 14 drinks per week or more than 4 per occasion
female: more than 7 drinks per week or more than 3 per occasion

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Define moderate drinking

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men: 2 drinks or fewer per day

females and over 65: 1 or fewer per day

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List childhood factors that can lead to alcohol abuse

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environmental stressors: abuse, around alcohol so started drinking or saw alcoholic parents

ADHD

conduct or antisocial personality disorders: under 18, act inappropriate in public with rage, start fires, kill animals
—> AKA psychopaths and sociopaths

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Describe social/culture factors that can lead to alcohol abuse

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Native Americans have highest rates of abuse

More frequent in non-African American races
—> HOWEVER, AA more likely to need tmt but don’t get it

Low rates in Asians

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When can you diagnose alcohol abuse?

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clinically significant impairment or distress of 2+ in a 12 month period:

  • alcohol in large amounts over longer period of time than was intended
  • persistent desire or ineffective efforts to cut down
  • excessive amount of time trying to get alcohol or recover
  • cravings
  • recurrent use despite failures to meet obligations
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Describe tolerance

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need for increased amounts to achieve desired effect

diminished effect with continued use of same amount

sign of dependence

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Describe sx of alcohol withdrawal

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autonomic hyperactivity
increased hand tremor
insomnia
N/V
hallucinations
psychomotor agitation
seizures
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What are 3 things that can be fatal with sudden withdrawal?

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3 Bs

booze
benzos
barbiturates

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Clinical presentation of alcohol abuse

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solitary drinking with rationalization about their need to drink

daily or frequent drinking to function

loss of control over drinking, defensive, hostile

neglect food intake, physical appearance, hygiene

N/V, shaking in the morning, confusion

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What questions to ask alcoholic

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CAGE

cut down, annoyed, guilty, early-morning to get through day or eliminate shakes

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List some alcohol induced disorders

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intoxication, withdrawal
delirium (wernicke/korsakoff)
dementia
amnesic disorder
psychotic disorder
mood disorder
sexual dysfunction d/t neuropathy
sleep disorder (alcohol pass out but doesn't keep you asleep)
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Medical complications of alcohol abuse

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decreased REM, awaken form sleep

fatty liver, cirrhosis, alcoholic hepatitis

GI varices, ulcers, pancreatitis

MI, cardiomyopathy, stroke

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Blood levels of alcohol

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.05 judgement and restraint impaired
.08 legally intoxicated
.30 stupor
.4-.5 coma
over .5 death

with chronic drinkers, can be way higher without meeting these criteria (can have .4 and be walking/talking)

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Signs of alcohol intoxication

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slurred speech
loss of coordination
unsteady gait
nystagmus
------------> above checked by police
impaired attention or memory
stupor or coma

mild: overconfidence, mood swings, increased pain threshold, N/V
severe: hypothermia, tachy, dilated pupils, slow respirations, increased ICP

21
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Signs of alcohol withdrawal

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delirium tremens—> 30% MORTALITY if not treated

  • -> tremulousness
  • -> delusions
  • -> hallucinations
  • -> seizures

around day 3, up to 2 weeks

22
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Treatment of alcohol withdrawal

A 
benzos
antipsychotics only when necessary (if delirium tremens)
fluids (help mag, potassium)
vitamins (thiamine, folic acid)
restraints if needed

if conscious, wait it out with IV thiamine/fluids

23
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What drug is used to maintain abstinence in alcoholics following withdrawal?

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acamprosate

reduces voluntary ingestion of alcohol via inhibition of GABA, also antagonizes receptor

doesn’t treat withdrawal or prevent intoxication

24
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What drug is used to reduce alcohol cravings?

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Naltrexone (opioid antagonist)

improves abstinence

can be injected monthly

25
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What is disulfram?

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antabuse drug–> alcohol intake is deterrent

produces adverse effects if drinks alcohol: flushing, tachy, SOB, N/V, throbbing headache, visual shit

some don’t have sx or have sx that can be tolerated–> decreased abstinence effectiveness

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Signs of stimulant intoxication

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AKA meth, cocaine, Adderall

hypervigilance
anxiety/irritable
insomnia, exhaustion
hyperthermia
loss of appetite and weight
hallucinations
DILATED pupils
elevated BP and pulse
seizures

pick at skin–> lesions
necrotic teeth

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Signs of stimulant withdrawal

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increased sleep
nightmares
increased appetite
depression
suicide attempts
craving for drug

won’t die–> just sleep and eat

28
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Treatment for stimulant withdrawal

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antidepressants, hospitalization

phentolamine for hypertension and hyperthermia

Halperidol (Haldol) for psychotic sx

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Sx of sedatives/hypnotics/anxiolytic intoxication

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AKA benzos and barbiturates

euphoria

increased seizure threshold

sedation, coma

RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION

depressed reflexes

hypotension

hypoxemia

hypothermia

30
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Treatment of sedative intoxication

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protect airway
oxygen
ventilation
prevent loss of body heat

forced diuresis with alkalinization of urine

hemodialysis

31
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Sx of sedative withdrawal

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FATAL****

anxiety/agitation
orthostatic hypotension
weakness/tremulousness
hyperreflexia
diaphoresis
delirium
seizures
32
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Tmt of sedative withdrawal

A

phenobarbital

weans pt off sedatives

33
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Signs of hallucinogen intoxication

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AKA LSD and PCP

DILATED pupils
increased heart rate, BP
paranoia
anxiety
hallucinations

PCP–> violent behavior, hyperactivity, nystagmus, muscular rigidity, seizures

34
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Tmt of hallucinogen intoxication

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diazepam

sedation with Haldol/haloperidol if violent

35
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Sx of hallucinogen withdrawal

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flashbacks of hallucinogenic state

–> several days to weeks

36
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Tmt of hallucinogen withdrawal

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reassurance

benzo

37
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Sx of opioid intoxication

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AKA morphine, heroin, codeine, methadone

analgesia /t LOC
apathy/lethargy
euphoria
itching
CONSTRICTED pupils
constipation
flushed, warm skin

RESP Depression

hypotension and depressed reflexes

38
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Tmt of opioid intoxiation

A

supportive care

NARCAN (naloxone)

  • -> reverse coma and apnea
  • –> causes vomiting
  • -> intranasal
39
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Sx of opioid withdrawal

A

lacrimation, rhinorrhea, coryza

sweating

restlessness/sleepiness

gooseflesh

DILATED pupils

irritability

violent yawning

craving

NOT FATAL

40
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Tmt of opioid withdrawal

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buprenorphine or methadone

buprenorphine and naloxone

  • -> suboxone
  • -> requires specialized training and DEA number

clonidine for elevated BP

diphenhydramine for itching and rhinorrhea

imodium for diarrhea

41
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Advantages/Disadvantages of Buprenorphine

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with or without naloxone

+:
-not an opioid (partial ag/antag @ opioid receptor, minimal chance of overdose)

  • prescribed by physician with special training
  • not long term
  • helps with mild-moderate pain

-:
-cost
-finding legitimate
licensed providers

42
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Advantages/Disadvantages of methadone

A

+:
-available through licensed clinics without prescription

-long half life (if missed dose, won’t withdraw)

  • :
  • not closely monitored
  • have to go to clinic daily
  • doses are high–> prolonged QT/cardiac issues
  • pt remain opioid dependent
43
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What meds to stop while pt is in hospital (recovering opioid addict)?

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buprenorphine/naloxone (restart on discharge)

continue methadone and treat pain

44
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What is K2?

A

synthetic cannabis

–> really bad

45
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What is molly?

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MDMA/ecstasy

hyperthermia, jaw clenching and teeth grinding

nystagmus, dilated pupils

tremors

tachy, increased BP

psychogenic polydipsia

hyponatremia, CEREBRAL EDEMA

sensation of chills

auditory hallucinations

orthostatic issues

46
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What is wet?

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cocktail of PCP mixed with formaldehyde and dipped into cigarettes

47
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Tmt for molly intoxication

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hypertonic saline solution (slow)

hyperthermia ice bath for rapid cooling

benzo for psychomotor agitation and shivering

cyproheptadine for signs of serotonin syndrome

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