Ch. 6: Substance Abuse

What are clinical signs of intoxication?

maladaptive behavioral changes (slurred speech, ataxia- stubbling)

What are clinical signs of substance abuse?

inability to stop, impaired social and occupational functioning, substance related legal problems

What do withdraws do?

produce syndrome of physical symptoms (delirium tremens)

What is the Audit?

Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

10 item screening tool by WHO

Assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors

What is the Audit-C?

a shorter form used in acute and critical care units, helps to discriminate heavy, at-risk drinking from low-risk drinking quickly

What is the CAGE questionnaire?

- have you felt you should CUT down?

- have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking?

- have you ever felt GUILTY about drinking?

- have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (EYE opener)?

What is binge drinking?

drinking 5 (men) and 4(women) or more drinks in one occasion

What is heavy alcohol use?

binge drinking on more than 5 days in the past month

What is the standard alcohol drink?

14 grams of pure alcohol

What happens if women drink while pregnant?

an result in physical, learning, and behavior problems for the fetus

What test should you use on Aging Adults?

SMAST-G

What test should you use for women?

TWEAK

Who are at higher risk for substance use?

sexual and gender minorities

How much alcohol is in one 12 ounce beer?

5%

How much alcohol is in a 8-ounce malt liquor?

7%

How much alcohol is in a 5 ounce wine glass?

12%

How much alcohol is in a 1.5 ounce spirits (gin, vodka, etc.)?

40%