Substance Dependence And Abuse Flashcards
Specific substance
Development of a reversible substance specific syndrome
Substance dependencies characteristics
Maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment
Hallucinogens persisting disorder
Re experiencing following cessation of use of a hallucinogen
True or false
Alcohol is an anesthetic
True
High levels of alcohol may depress the what
Central nervous system CNS
BAC
Blood alcohol content
True or false
Carbon dioxide slows down the passage of alcohol from the stomach
False
True or false
It typically takes 40-60 minutes to metabolize alone ounce of alcohol
True
What is the illegal driving bac
.08
Amphetamines
Speed , crystal , meth
Sleeplessness
Speed followed by depression and crashes
Caffeine
CNS stimulate
Most widely used dug in the world
Four main categories of inhalants
Solvents
Aerosols
Anesthetics
Volatile nitrites
What is the most popular inhalant?
Toluene And gasoline
SDS
Sudden death syndrome
Nicotine
Emphysema
CNS stimulant
Addictive nature of smoking
Opiods
Narcotic analgesics causes sedation and euphoria slowing down the acidity of the CNS
PCP
Phencyclidine
Synthetic anesthetic and analgesic with stimulant depressant and hallucinogenic effects
Runs and binges
Triggers psychosis
Sedatives hypnotics and anxiolytes
CNS depressant
Similar to alcohol intoxication
90% get medication during their stay
15% use these during any year
Other designer drugs
Use to be specific in law
Medication categories
Clients get medications to alleviate acute symptoms
Anxiolytics for anxiety
Antihypertensives to control blood pressure
Anticonvulsants to prevent seizures
Antabuse
Causes violent toxic reaction when alcohol is also ingested
Treatment modalities
Hospitalization
Medications
Therapy
Halfway house
Levels of treatment
First level acute care for detox
Second level chronic health problems
Third level assisting client to rebuild life
Hospitalization
Overdoses
Physical conditions
Psychological impairment
