addiction Flashcards

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Many patients could have a severe and life-threatening abuse problem without

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ever being dependent on a drug

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Maladaptive pattern of substance use defined as 2 or more of the following signs in 1 year:

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Tolerance, Wtihdrawal, Substance taken in larger amount or over longer time than desired, Persistent desire or unsuccessful attempts to cut down, Significant energy spent obtaining/using/or recovering from substance, Important social/occupational/recreational activities reduced because of substance use, Continued use despite knowing substance causes physical and/or psychological problems, Craving, Recurrent use in physically dangerous situations, Failure to fulfill major obligations at work/school/home due to use, social/interpersonal conflicts related to substance use

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kindling can result in

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mood swings, panic, psychosis, and occasionally overt seizure activity

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acute manifest.: mild intoxication

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Mild intoxication-euphoria, drowsiness, constricted pupils

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acute manifest.: Severe intoxication

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hypotension, bradycardia, hypothermia, coma, respiratory arrest, pulmonary edema

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drugs to tx opioid abuse

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buprenorphine-partial agonist, eases craving

methadone-stronger, may become addicted

naltrexone, nalaxone- blocking, reversal, used in OD, use quickly, fast acting, monitor 36 hrs

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sedatives

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anxiolytics- benzos

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acute manifest w/ benzos

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Disinhibition, ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus, delerium

High doses can lead to respiratory depression, hypotension, shock, coma, death

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special consid. benzos

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Paradoxical agitation, anxiety, psychosis, confusion, mood lability, anterograde amnesia have been reported

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this benzodiazepine antagonist, is effective in overdose of benzos

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Flumazenil

but can potentiate seizures

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benzo w/drawal symps

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Somatic (disturbed sleep, tremor, nausea, muscle aches)
Psychological (anxiety, poor concentration, irritability, mild depression)
Perceptual (poor coordination, mild paranoia, mild confusion)

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psychedelics

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Common psychedelics (LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, dimethyltryptamine, and other derivatives of phenylalanine and tryptophan) can produce similar behavioral and physiologic effects

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psychedelic acute manifests.

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1-2 hours-Initial feeling of tension is followed by emotional release such as crying or laughing
2-3 hours-Perceptual distortions , visual illusions, hallucinations, and fear of ego disintegration
3-4 hours-Major changes in time sense and mood lability then occur
4-6 hours-Feeling of detachment and a sense of destiny and control occur

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psychedelics spec. consids

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“bad trip”:panic, depression, confusion, or psychotic symptoms

  • flashback effects
  • consider preexisting emotional probs, attitude, setting
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PCP (phencyclidine)

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traditional psychedelic drug

PCP is a common deceptive substitute for LSD, tetrahydrocannabinol, and mescaline

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acute manifest PCP:

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Mild intoxication-euphoria accompanied by a feeling of numbness
Moderate intoxication-disorientation, detachment from surroundings, distortion of body image, combativeness, unusual feats of strength, and loss of ability to integrate sensory input, especially touch and proprioception
Severe intoxication-seizures, deepening coma, hypertensive crisis, and severe psychotic ideation

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PCP: spec. consids.

clinical symps

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dizziness, ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus, retracted upper eyelid with blank stare, hyperreflexia, tachycardia, hypertension, increased respiratory rate, muscle tone, urine production
*don’t use in 1st trimester–>spont. abort, cong defects

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PCP: spec. consids.:

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Acute rhabdomyolysis has been reported and can result in myoglobinuric kidney failure

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THC manifests

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Effects occur in 10–20 minutes and last 2–3 hours

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THC spec. consids.

joints soaked in formaldehyde and dried…

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(“AMP”) unusual effects, including autonomic discharge and severe though transient cognitive impairment
Type of cyclic vomiting syndrome
-“do hot showers help?”

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amphetamines

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Methamphetamine (“speed”)-one variant is a smokable form called “ice,” which gives an intense and fairly long-lasting high
Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine-prescriptions

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acute manifests: amphetamines

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Sweating, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, mydriasis, hyperactivity, and an acute brain syndrome with confusion and disorientation

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spec. consids. amphetamines

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Tolerance develops quickly
As dosage is increased, hypervigilance, paranoid ideation, stereotypy, bruxism, tactile hallucinations, full-blown psychoses occur

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stimulant w/drawal

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depression with symptoms of hyperphagia and hypersomnia

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cocaine -stimulant, crack:

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A purer (and stronger) derivative called “crack,” is prepared by simple extraction from cocaine hydrochloride.
Acute manifestations
26
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acute manifests. cocaine

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Euphoria, excitement, increased energy

27
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Coca leaf chewing-onset

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5–10 minutes and lasting for about an hour, mild high

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cocaine: Intranasal use-onset

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2–3 minutes and lasting 30 minutes, moderate high

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cocaine: Intravenous use –onset

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30 seconds and lasting 15 minutes, fairly intense

30
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cocaine:

Smoking freebase-onset

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seconds and lasting several minutes, intense high

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spec. consids. cocaine

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Intranasal use-causes vasoconstriction which may eventually cause tissue necrosis and septal perforation
Pulmonary complications

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CXR cocaine

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pneumomediastinum

33
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laxatives

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Electrolyte disturbances that may contribute to the manifestations of a delirium
Elderly, eating disorders

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anabolic steroids

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Acute manifestations-significant mood swings, aggressiveness, and paranoid delusions
Withdrawal symptoms-fatigue, depressed mood, restlessness, and insomnia

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antihistamines

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Produce some central nervous system depression

Mixture of antihistamines with sedatives exacerbates CNS effects

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inhaling gases

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gasoline, toluene, petroleum ether, lighter fluids, cleaning fluids, paint thinners, and solvents

euphoria, slurred speech, hallucinations, and confusion

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inhaling gases bad effects

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High doses unconsciousness and cardiorespiratory depression or failure
Chronic exposure produces a variety of symptoms related to the liver, kidney, bone marrow, or heart

38
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amyl nitrites

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Used as an “orgasm expander”

Changes in time perception, “rush,” and mild euphoria last from 5 seconds to 15 minutes

39
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“Designer drugs”

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Synthetic substitutes for commonly used recreational drugs
Methyl analogues of fentanyl-used as heroin supplements
MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine)-often not detected by standard toxicology screens

40
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“Designer drugs” problem for physicians..

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faced with symptoms from a totally unknown cause

41
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overcoming substance addiction stages

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  1. Precontemplation
  2. Contemplation
  3. Preparation/determination
  4. Action/willpower
  5. Maintenance*
  6. Relapse
42
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tox screen

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alcholol, cannabis, cocaine, opioids

acid/LSD,PCP

43
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tox screen: cannibis

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cannabis 4-7wks, 12 wks(max w/ heavy use)

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tox screen: alcohol

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45
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tox screen: cocaine

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3-7 days, 10 days(w/ heavy use)

46
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tox screen: opioids

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2-3 days

47
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why hospitals cannot prescribe THC even tho legal

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medicaid does not pay for it

48
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legal narcotics are schedule ???

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2,3,4

regulated by DEA, pts tracked

49
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DSM-5

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need 2 out of 11 criteria in 12 mo period