Withdrawal State Flashcards
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DEFINITIONS
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- group of Sx. occurring on absolute/relative withdrawal of substance after persistent use.
- can include psychological Sx ie anxiety, depression, sleep disorders.
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ALCOHOL INDUCED DELIRIUM TREMENS
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- prodromoal Sx: insomnia, tremulousness, fear. Possibly withdrawal convulsions.
- Classic triad: clouding consciousness and confusion; vivid hallucinations and illusions; marked tremor.