Substance Use Disorder

Question 0

Substance Dependence

Answer 0

1. When a person uses alcohol or other drugs despite negative consequences

Question 1

Substance Abuse

Answer 1

1. Repeated use of drugs leading to functional problems

Question 2

Tolerance

Answer 2

1. The body becoming less responsive to the drug w/ repeated exposure

Question 3

Withdrawal

Answer 3

1. Painful symptoms that follow discontinuation of a drug

Question 4

Delirium Tremens

Answer 4

1. 72 hours after drinking stopped (Up to 7-10 days)
S/S
-Body Tremors 
-Changes in mental function
-Agitation & mood changes 
-Hallucinations 
-Sleeping for 24 hours or longer

Question 5

Delirium Tremens

-Treatment

Answer 5

1. Diazepam (Valium)

Question 6

Disulfiram (Antabuse)

Answer 6

1. Daily oral med used as Aversion (Behavioral therapy) against alcoholism
2. Causes sickness if alcohol is consumed with the medication

Question 7

Naltrexone (Vivitrol)

Answer 7

1. Opioid antagonist that suppresses the craving and pleasurable effects of alcohol
2. Also used for opioid withdrawal

Question 8

Acamprosate (Campral)

Answer 8

1. Taken orally 3 times a day to reduce the craving for alcohol