Substance Use Disorder Flashcards
goals of substance use treatment X4
recognition of acute toxicity
facilitation of withdrawal
dx and tx of complications
education/counseling/therapy
CNS Depressants X3
alcohol
barbiturates
benzos
Opiates X9
oxycodone fentanyl heorin meperidine morphine codeine methadone hydromorphone opium
CNS Stimulants X3
cocaine/crack
amphetamines
methamphetamines
Club drugs X4
ectasy
GBH
ketamine
rohypnol
Hallucinogens X2
PCP
LSD
abuse
habitual use of a substance which falls outside of medical necessity or societal acceptance
addiction
chronic, relapsing disease characterized by compulsive substance seeking behaviors
psychological risk factors
low frustration levels poor impulse control lack of meaningful relationships childhood trauma low self-esteem propensity for risk taking behaviors
societal considerations
peer influences
family acceptance
gender influences on substance use
men at greater risk
genetic
member of family in which SUD prevalent
brain reward system
reinforcement of behaviors and production of memories/limbic system
neurobiology and neurotransmitters
substances of abuse affect neurotransmitters - varies by specific drug
genetic risk for substance disorder
increased risk associated with genetic links
Acute MOA of Alcohol
binding with GABA receptor and glutamate receptors - activates the reward circuit
how does alcohol act as a diuretic
inhibits the release of ADH
heavy or at risk alcohol use in men
> 4 drinks on one day or more than 14 in one week
heavy or at risk alcohol use in women
> 3 drinks on one day or more than 7 in one week
breast feeding moms and alcohol
bBAC of mom is the same as in breast mil
high BAL with few symptoms =
high tolerance
early signs of alcohol withdrawal
sweating
tremors
elevated BP
peaks within 24 to 48 hours
when does alcohol withdrawal go away
rapidly and dramatically disappears unless it progresses to delirum
when are grand mal seizures possible in alcohol withdrawal
7-48 hours after cessatoin
withdrawal delirium
medical emergency d/t possible fatality
autonomic hyperactivity perceptual disturbances fluctuation LOC paranoid delusions fever
when does alcohol withdrawal delirium peak
2-3 days after cessation and reduction`
sedatives used in alcohol withdrawal
benzos
diazepam
chlordiazepoxide
meds used for seizure control in alcohol withdrawal
carbamazepine
magnesium sulfate
thiamine
alleviation of ANS symptoms in alcohol withdrawal
betablockers
clonidine
CIWA-AR
max of 67
lower than 10 do not require treatment