OCTH 531: Class 14; Substance Abuse

Progressive.

Addiction is usually ________ and continues to worsen over time.

Stops or reduces use.

Increased tolerance and withdrawal symptoms are signs of addiction when a person:

Use continues despite negative effects on their life.

People have addiction when:

Adolescence.

What age group does drug abuse typically begin in?

True.

More than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism or problem drinking.

True or False?

Addiction.

This is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the individual and to those around them.

False.

The pattern and pathology of addiction is always different.

True or False?

True.

The pattern and pathology of addiction is always the same.

True or False?

1. Genetic.

2. Environment.

3. Development.

What are factors that contribute to drug abuse?

Dopamine.

What neurotransmitter was thought to be affected by drug use that leads to addiction?

1. Cut (down use),

2. Annoyed,

3. Guilty, &

4. Eye-Opener.

What are the components of the CAGE questionnaire that is used as a screening tool for addiction?

1. Naltrexone,

2. Acamprosate, &

3. Disulfiram.

What are the medications used to treat addiction?

Naltrexone.

This drug treats alcohol abuse and relapse and Opiate abuse.

Acamprosate.

This drug helps alleviate symptoms of withdrawal.

Disulfiram.

This drug induces vomiting when the person ingests alcohol.

Addictions and related disorders.

In the DSM-5 what category does substance abuse fall under?

1. Mild,

2. Moderate, &

3. Severe.

How are each substance use disorder divided by subtype?

66%.

What % of Americans aged 12+ have used alcohol?

78.

Opioid abuse has become an epidemic resulting in how many deaths of Americans daily?

9.8 million.

How many Americans aged 18+ has had mental illness resulting in serious dysfunction?

1. Genetic, &

2. Environmental.

What factors contribute to a person's predisposition towards illicit drug use?

b. Naltrexone.

d. Acamprosate.

e. Disulfiram.

What are medications used to treat substance dependence?

(choose all that apply)

a. SSRI's.

b. Naltrexone.

c. NSAIDs.

d. Acamprosate.

e. Disulfiram.

f. Adenosine Triphosphate.

1. Flushed skin & warm sensation,

2. Impaired judgement,

3. Lack of coordination,

4. Slurred speech.

5. Memory loss.

Short-term effects of Alcohol use are:

1. Liver damage,

2. Heart disease,

3. Fetal alcohol syndrome,

4. Dependency, &

5. Withdrawal.

Long-term effects of Alcohol use are:

1. Red eyes,

2. Distorted coordination,

3. Increased appetite, &

4. Increased heart rate.

Short-term effects of Marijuana use are:

1. Psychotic symptoms, &

2. Respiratory problems.

Long-term effects of Marijuana use are:

Painkillers.

Serious side effects from this type of prescription drug include slowed breathing, nausea and unconsciousness.

Stimulants.

Serious side effects from this type of prescription drug include increased blood pressure, heartbeat, and hostility.

Depressants.

Serious side effects from this type of prescription drug include heart problems, weight gain, fatigue, & slurred speech.

Anti-depressants.

Serious side effects from this type of prescription drug include include irregular heartbeat, paranoid reactions, and violent or suicidal thoughts.

Intense feelings of depression and edginess and a craving for more of the drug.

Short-term effects of Cocaine use are:

Irritability, mood disturbances, restlessness, paranoia and auditory hallucinations.

Long-term effects of Cocaine use are:

Sleep problems, hyperactivity, nausea, delusions of power, increased aggressiveness and irritability

Short-term effects of Meth use are:

Increased heart rate and blood pressure, damage to blood vessels in the brain, leading to strokes or irregular heart beat and cardiovascular collapse & death.

Long-term effects of Meth use are:

1. Altered moods,

2. Abnormal motor activity,

3. Sleep disturbance, &

4. Physical problems.

Common withdrawal symptoms include:

48%.

What % of patients with a personality disorder have a co-occurring drug use?

13%.

What % of patients with an anxiety disorder have a co-occurring alcohol abuse?

17%.

What % of patients with a mood disorder have a co-occurring alcohol abuse?