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1
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How can you tell if someone has a problem with abuse

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ASSESSMENT

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Dependence must have 3 or more of the following:

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  • tolerance
  • withdrawal
  • need for more than intended
  • inability to stop even when want to
  • social, occupational, recreational problems
  • great deal of effort/time in acquiring substance
  • continued use despite knowing problems involved
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Abuse

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  • maladaptive pattern of sub abuse which leads to impairment or distress in 1 or more of the following:
    • failure to fulfill major role obligation (work, school, home)
    • recurrent sub use in hazardous situations
    • recurrent sub-related legal problems
    • continued use despite problems
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Intoxication

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  • development of substance-specific syndrome due to ingestion of substance
  • not due to general medical condition
  • not better accounted for by another medical disorder
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Withdrawal

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  • development of substance specific syndrome due to cessation or reduction of intake
  • causes clinically significant distress or impairment
  • not due to general medical condition or accounted for by other mental disorder
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S&S of substance abuse

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  • frequent accidents or injury
  • watery, reddened eyes, tremors, slurred speech
  • increasing isolation
  • absenteeism
  • drowsiness, flushed face
  • disappearing prescriptions
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Abuse Assessment

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  • amount/type of alcohol or drugs used
  • medical problems associated with alcohol or drugs in pt and family members
  • blood/urine drug screens; BAC
  • look for s/s (red, watery eyes, smell, tracks)
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Interview Approaches

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  • matter of fact
  • nonjudgmental
  • be prepared for defensiveness
    • genuine concern helps overcome this
  • be aware of own feelings and avoid projecting negative attitudes onto patient
  • get accurate info (HIGH priority)
  • initially focus on legal drug use (caffeine, nicotine)
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What is primary drug problem in North America

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alcohol

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Psychodynamic Theory of Alcohol Abuse

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  • stereotypical characteristics (low self-esteem, passivity, introversion)
  • result of and not cause of sub dependence
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Biologic Theory of Alcohol Abuse

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  • heredity
  • predisposition
    • children of alcoholics are 4-10x more likely to become alcoholics
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___% of alcohol is absorbed by small intestine

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80

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On an empty stomach ___% of alcohol is in the bloodstream within ___min

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50; 15

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Alcohol is equally distributed thru the body tissue according to______

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water content

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Men tend to be able to drink more than women because

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muscle contains more water than fat tissue does

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___mL of alcohol is metabolized per hour in a healthy body

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15

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Some common myths of alcohol:

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hot coffee, sweating, and other home remedies don’t increase ETOH metabolism or hasten up sobering process

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Women become more intoxicated then men because _____

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  • alcohol dehydranase

- women’s bodies don’t undergo first pass metabolism

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BAL of 0.0

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no alcohol

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20
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BAL of 0.05

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euphoria, decreased inhibition

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21
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BAL of 0.08

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legally drunk in many states

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BAL of 0.1

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labile mood, talkative

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23
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BAL of 0.15-0.2

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double vision, slurred speech

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BAL of 0.3

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altered perceptions, hallucinations

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BAL of 0.4

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stupor, coma

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BAL of 0.4-0.5

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severe respiratory depression, DEATH

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27
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Alcohol is a ____

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CNS depressant

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Effects of alcohol

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  • black outs

- brain atrophy (gray matter loss)

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Rebound phenomenon

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  • first sedation, then psychomotor activity increases
  • if alcohol dependent
    • will have withdrawal symptoms
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Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal

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-tremors, diaphoresis, palpitations

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31
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Delirium tremors occur __-__ hours after last drink

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48-72

-first assessment question needs to be when was last drink!!

32
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Symptoms of delirium tremors:

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  • extreme motor agitation
  • hallucinations, seizures
  • increased HR, BP, fever
  • coarse tremors
  • diaphoresis (soaking wet)
33
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What will you give to treat delirium tremors

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IV fluids and vitamins (B’s)

34
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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is the result of

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poor nutrition

35
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Symptoms of Wernicke

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  • amnesia, memory loss
  • confabulation
    • falsification of memory
    • trying to fill in gaps they don’t remember
  • Vitamin B1 and B3 deficiency
36
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Disulfiram (Antabuse)

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  • makes drinking painful
  • if drink alcohol will become violently ill
    • sweating, flushing, throbbing HA, N/V
  • need to teach pt not to drink alcohol
    • mouth wash, after shave, purel
37
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Naltrexone (Revia)

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  • decreases pleasure of drinking
  • increases abstinence and reduces alcohol craving
  • need to let other Dr aware you are taking
    • may have decreased response to pain meds
38
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Acamprosate (Campral)

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  • restores chemical balance in alcoholic brain
  • can be used once abstinence has begun, but not while alcohol-dependent person is still drinking
  • thought to enhance abstinence behaviors
39
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

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  • 10% of pregnant women drink
  • alcohol inhibits development during 1st trimester
  • 3rd most common cause of mental retardation
    • ONLY cause that is preventable
40
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What is a good screening tool for alcohol

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CAGE

  • have you ever felt you should Cut down on drinking
  • have people Annoyed you by criticizing drinking
  • felt bad or Guilty about drinking
  • had Eye-opener in morning to steady nerves or get rid of hangover
  • *2 is positive, suggestive of alcoholism
  • *3 or 4 is diagnostic
41
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Phenobarbital, Seconal, Amytal

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Barbiturates

42
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Barbiturates are a CNS

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  • depressant

- coma and death are possible

43
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Barbiturates uses

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  • anxiety

- help people sleep

44
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Symptoms that can occur while on barbiturates or even while detoxing from

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anxiety, muscle twitching, tremors, dizziness, N/V, orthostatic hypotension

45
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____withdrawal of barbiturates for detox

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  • gradual
  • symptoms begin 8 hours after last dose
  • if stop cold turkey (more severe symptoms)
46
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Ativan, Klonopin, Valium, Xanax

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Benzodiazepines

47
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Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

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  • Liquid X, Liquid Ecstasy, Georgia Homeboy
  • mixing with alcohol can lead to death
  • PO, snorted, injected
48
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Glue, rubber cement, hair spray, etc

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  • Inhalants
  • dangerous bc amount inhaled cannot be controlled
  • death from asphyxiation, suffocation, choking on vomit
  • cross blood brain barrier quickly
49
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Big side effect of inhalants

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  • mouth ulcers

- also GI problems, anorexia, confusion, HA, ataxia

50
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Dilaudid, Demerol, Oxycontin, Heroin, Fentanyl, Codeine

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  • Opioid’s, Narcotics
  • swallowed, injected, snorted, smoked
  • CNS depressant (drowsiness or nodding and sleep are common effects)
51
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What class is the only one with an antidote

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  • Opioids

- Narcan

52
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Withdrawal and detox from CNS depressants

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  • leg spasms
  • yawning
  • piloerection (goosebumps)
  • restless; irritable
  • diarrhea, vomiting
  • can last up to one week
53
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What med can help with cravings of CNS depressants

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Clonidine (CCB used for BP)

-patch is good for a week to help with side effects and take edge off

54
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Methodone

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  • helps prevent withdrawal symptoms

- very addictive

55
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What class of drug is Cocaine

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stimulant

56
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Cocaine

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  • white, odorless powder
  • introduced as anesthetic
  • psychological dependence greater than physical
  • don’t need meds to help them detox
    • may get anti-anxiety to help nerves
57
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Formication

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  • believe bugs under skin or sense foul smell

- common in cocaine users

58
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Crack

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  • smoked, cheaper than cocaine
  • AKA “rocks”
  • mixed with baking soda, water, heated and hardened
  • will have dilated pupils, increased BP, paranoid
    • worry about pt with hypertension and arrhythmia
59
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Adderol, Speed, Crank, Ice, Meth

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Amphetamines

60
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Amphetamines

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  • high will last longer with these (may look manic)

* not eating, sleeping, all over the place

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Methamphetamine (crystal meth)

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  • longer high than cocaine, less expensive
  • don’t sleep, eat
  • DENTAL problems
  • intense feeling of pleasure
  • paranoid
  • RAGE when high wears off (tweaking)
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Ecstasy

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  • club drug
  • heightened sexuality, decreased inhibition
  • psychedelic effects
  • can cause tachycardia, dry mouth, increased BP
  • memory impairment
  • serotonin syndrome
    • loss of serotonin neurons
63
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Hallucinogens (psychotomimetic)

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  • heighten awareness or cause terrifying psychosis like reactions
  • “bad trip”
64
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Mescaline

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  • natural from cactus
  • colors are vivid; sounds intense
  • pupil dilation and tremors
  • high can last up to 12 hours
65
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Psilocybin

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  • mushrooms
  • sense of unreality
  • perceptual alterations
66
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Marijuana

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  • most widely used in US illegally
  • euphoria, relaxed, increases hunger (munchies)
  • red eyes, dilated pupils, increased HR, dry mouth
  • antiemetic effects make useful for chemo pt
67
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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)

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  • synesthesia (blending of senses)
    • see sounds, smell colors, etc
  • flashbacks
    • scary; may feel like going crazy
  • psychotic episodes
    • bad trips, anxiety, paranoia, acute panic
68
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Phencyclidine and Ketamine

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  • angel dust, PCP, Special K (Ketamine)
  • PCP: often go to ER, are very violent
    • back an forth between coma and violence
    • caution when providing care bc unpredictable
  • BP and HR elevated
  • blank stare
69
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Salvia

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  • legal herb
  • psychoactive properties
  • lasts 1-5 minutes
  • increased sights, uncontrollable laughter, visions, improved moods
70
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Nurse Pt Relationship

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  • build trust (pt safety is priority)
  • be genuine, empathetic
  • apply rules consistently
  • instill hope (careful not to instill false hope)
  • confront denial
  • manage manipulation
71
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“You say you have not been drinking, but I can smell alcohol on your breath” is an example of

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Confrontation

72
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Lifestyle Changes

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  • exercise increases mental and physical vitality
  • relaxation, avoid stress, plenty of rest
  • balanced diet
  • mineral and vitamin supplementation
  • detach from old playmates and playgrounds
73
Q

The presence of at least on psych disorder in addition to a substance abuse/dependence

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Dual Diagnosis

74
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Examples of some dual diagnosis

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  • Schizophrenia
    • alcohol is a depressant and pot is a hallucinogen that relaxes and bring down, cocaine is stimulant that will keep them up
  • Depression
    • use stimulants to boost energy
  • Personality Disorders
    • pretty much anything can be used
75
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Issues with treating pt with dual diagnosis

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  • treatment disrupted (one unit to another)
  • some believe detox must occur first
  • unrealistic expectations by staff
  • difficulty concentrating in group
  • funding
76
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Nurses Role

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  • nonjudgmental
  • watch the “wow” factor
  • ask pt how substances affect mood
  • education about effects of drugs/alcohol
  • strategies for relapse prevention
  • set limits, enforce rules
  • supportive, gentle confrontation techniques

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