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| what age is it more prevalent for substance abuse? |
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Term
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maladaptive pattern of substance use manifested by recurrent and significant adverse consequences related to repeated use of the substance
or, any use of substances that poses significant hazards to heath |
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Term
| physical dependance (def) |
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Definition
compulsive or chronic requirement. the need is so strong as to generate distress (physical or emotional) if left unfulfilled.
-cont use despite significant substance related problems
-cont use needed to avoid withdrawal
-development of tolerance |
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| the need for increased amounts of substance to elicit same effect or same does with less effect . |
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| psychological dependence (def) |
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Definition
overwhelming desire to repeat the use of a particular substance to produce pleasure or avoid discomfort
-produces intense carving
-usually related to withdrawal |
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| Substance intoxication (def) |
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Definition
development of reversible substance specific syndrome cause by ingestion or exposure to a substance
-physical or mental state of exhilaration and emotional frenzy or lethargy and stupor, |
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| Substance withdrawal (def) |
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Definition
the physiological and mental readjustment that accompanies the discontinuation of an addictive substance.
-substance induced maladaptive behavior change r/t stoping
-usually related to dependance |
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Term
| durgs associated with substance use and disorders |
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Definition
alcohol
caffeine
amphetimines
canabis
cocaine
hallucinigenics
inhalants
nicotine
opioids
PCP-phencyclidine
sadative, hypnotics and antianxietys |
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Term
| alcoholism, what the brain does to facilitate? |
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Definition
| alcohol may produce morphine like substances that help addict the individual |
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yes, it contains calories
calories have no nutritional value though
Ethyl alcohol is the form that we drink. |
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.5 oz of ETHO: body burns .5 per hour
-beer: 12 oz
-wine: 3-5 oz
-shot: 1 oz |
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Term
| emotional stress and alcohol consumption |
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Definition
| thought to increase the effect of alcohol on the system |
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alcohol to relieve everyday stresses
-child learns from social drinking of parents
-tolerance develops |
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begins with blackouts (amnesia)
-alch no longer pleasurable but REQUIRED
-sneaking drinks, secluded drinking, more frequent blackouts, chugging and keeping a supply, obsession |
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Definition
loss of control and physiological dependence
-cant control if they drink or not.
-binge drinking (hours to weeks)
-this pt is extremely ill, angry and aggressive
-drinking is total focus
-will risk losing everything to drink
-loss of job and family and friends |
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emotional and physical disintegration
-usually intoxicated
-profound helplessness and self pitty
-abstinence results in hallucinations tremors and convulsions |
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SGA
small compared to peers
epicanthial folds, sm mid face, low nasal bridge, thin upper lip ect,
heart and kidney defects
vision and hearing problems
mental retardation
ADHD
poor reasoning and decision making |
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Term
| Sx of alcohol intoxication |
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Definition
-disinhibition of sex or agression
-impaired social and occupational function
-slurred speech
-incoordination
-flushing |
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Term
alcohol withdrawal
generals |
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Definition
occurs 4-12 hrs after last drink
lasts 3-7 days |
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Term
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preoccupation-obsession
use despite neg outcomes-compulsion |
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Term
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Definition
| under 30 and addicted to at least one other drug |
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Term
with alcoholics which is afffected more
social or occupational life |
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Definition
social
ie family and friends |
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Term
| BAL levels and associated manifestations |
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Definition
.03-euporia
.05-cooridinatin problems
.1-ataxia
.2-confusion
.3-coma or death
.5-resp disturbance
.6-death |
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Term
| physical consequences of prolonged alcohol use |
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Definition
peripheral neuropathy
alcoholic myopathy
dementia
wernicke-korsakof syndrome
alcoholic cardiomyopathy
esophagitis
gastritis
pancreatitits
alcoholic hepatitis
cirrhosis
leukopenia
thrombocytopenia
sexual dysfunction |
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Term
physical consequences of prolonged alcohol use
peripheral neuropathy |
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Definition
peripheral nerve damage
r/t vit b deficiency
-pain, burning, tingling ect |
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Term
physical consequences of prolonged alcohol use
alcoholic myopathy |
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Definition
destruction of skeletal muscle
acute: pain, swelling and weakness, usually in the calf muscle and myogolbin in the urine
chronic: no pain or elevated enzymes |
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Term
physical consequences of prolonged alcohol use
wernike |
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Definition
encephalopathy from THIAMINE deficiency
-occular paralysis
-blurred vision
-ataxia
-solemenac |
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Term
physical consequences of prolonged alcohol use
korsakof |
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Definition
confusion
loss of memory
confabulation |
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Term
physical consequences of prolonged alcohol use
hypo or hyper glycemia |
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Definition
| hypoglycemia related to liver failure |
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Term
physical consequences of prolonged alcohol use
liver disease |
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Definition
hepatitis
cirrhosis
hypoglycemia |
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Term
physical consequences of prolonged alcohol use
vitamin deficiency |
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Definition
folic acid
thiamine (werinke)
pyroxidine
iron and zinc deficiency
and vit a deficiency |
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Term
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Definition
tremors
halluciniations
grand mal seizures
DTs-disorientation, dec memory and hallucinations |
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Term
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Definition
benzos-enhances GABA
clonidine- central adrenergic
anti convulsants |
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Term
alcohol withdrawal syndrome
formal classification |
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Definition
two or more
-pulse over 100 and sweating
-insomnia
-hallucination
-n/v/ha
-low grade fever |
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Term
| window of time for sz precaution with alch withdrawal |
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Definition
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| DT watch for alch withdrawal |
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Definition
1-4 days
hyperactivity of autonomic system and hallucinations |
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Term
| sedative/hypnotic intoxication sx |
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Definition
inappropriate sexual or aggressive behavior
labile mood
impaired judgement, excitement and amnesia
slurred speech
incoordination
unsteady gait
nystagmus stupor
coma |
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| sedative/hypnotic withdrawal |
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Definition
6-8 hrs
autonomic hyperactivity (sweating and inc pulse)
tremor
insomnia
n/v
hallucination
anxiety
sz |
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euphoria
affective blunting
hypervigilance
anxiety
tension
anger
tachy or brady cardia
chills
PUPIL DILATION
n/v
wt loss
resp depression
chest pain |
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dysphoria
sleep disturbance
VIVID UNPLEASANT DREAMS
increased appetite |
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HA
fatigue
anxiety
depression
n/v
muscle pain and stiffness |
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