3.4.7 Toxins / Drugs Flashcards
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Define substance abuse
Use of drugs in amounts or methods which are harmful to the individual or others. This can be legal or illegal. Adverse effects
Define illicit drugs
Drugs or substances that are nut legally obtainable. Prohibited by law. Or a drug nut is used/ obtained in an illegal manner
Define recreational druguse.
The use or psychoactive drugs to induce an altered state of consciousness either for pleasure or for other casual purpose or pastime by modifying the perceptions and emotions on the user.
Which is alcohol
An addictive psychoactive drug that contains ethanol
Drinking limit for males and females
Male- 2 drinks; female- 1 drink
What is alcohol use disorder characterised by
The impaired ability to stop or control drinking
What is risky use
The consumption ur an amount on alcohol that puts an individual at visu for nealon and for social consequences
Define aud
A primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations
What criteria is used to diagnose an accord use disorder
Dsm-5 diagnostic criteria- a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least 2 of the following occurring within a 12 month period
Aud risk factors (5)
1) drinking at an early age; 2) genetics ; 3) mental health or past trauma; 4) environmental , 5) physical
What are the cage questions
A screening tool
C-cut down
a-annoyed
g-guilty
I- eye opener; drink in morning
What is one alcohol use disorder identification test
This is a 10 question questionnaire. 4 points per question.
1-7 low risk for AUD
8-14 suggestive of AUD
>/= 15 alcohol dependence
The effects of aud according To the biopsychosocial model
Bio-liver cirrhosis, physical injury, buncreatitis, insomnia, peptic ulcers, hypertension
Psycho- depression, anxiety, aggression, addiction and dependence.
Social- domestic violence, isolation, occupational implications
What is cannabis
Plant based, psychoactive, recreational drug, it is mostly smoked but can be ingested.
Cannabis use risk factors (6)
1) younger individuals under 21
2) psychological stress
3) single or divorced
4) unemployed
5) known to - suffer with alcohol use disorder
6) males more than females
The effects of cannabis.
Bio- memory loss, infertility, cancer, hypertension , hepatomegaly
Psycho- hallucinations, mood changes, impaired cognitive function,psychiatric complications
Social- drop rate at school, interpersonal relationships affected ave to benavicural changes
What are methaphetamines
A illicit drug that is a highly addictive psycho active stimulant it is mostly smoked through a glass bulband can be injected.
Meth use risk factors (4)
1) poor social circumstances, 2) emotional stress; 3) family member using ; 4) males
Management of substance abuse through the biospsychosocial model
Target physical health through medical treatment; target mental health with therapy; target social health through ensuring a supportive social environment
