Addiction Flashcards
(51 cards)
*What is the harm reduction model?
A model that views addiction/substance abuse is a health problem, people with ATOD problems can be helped.
- accurate information can help people make responsible decisions about drug use
- any psychoactive drug can be used.
Define substance abuse
use of any substance that threatens a person’s health or impairs his or her social or economic functioning.
Examples of substances that can abused
Heroin Taco bell Cocaine Meth Weed Tobacco Alcohol Chocolate Caffeine
Define drug dependence
A physiological change in the CNS caused by regular use/administration of a drug.
Define drug addiction
Pattern of drug use characterized by an overwhelming preoccupation with getting and using a drug, despite negative consequences
Theories of causes/etiology of substance abuse
combination of factors, typically
- genetic
- social influences (family, race, ethnicity, culture, economics)
- cross-addiction/poly-drug use
Typical course of addictive illness
Initiation Continuation Transition Abuse Dependency (psychological) Addiction (physiological)
How does initiation move into continuation
Individual trys something and has a positive experience and decides to continue using
What does the phase of transition entail.
addictive illness
An individual mores from occasional use to preoccupation
*Primary prevention related to substance abuse
-Promotion of healthy lifestyles and resiliency factors
-Drug education
~symptoms of withdrawal
~ What can happen to one on a drug
*Secondary prevention related to substance abuse
Asses for ATOP problems
-drug testing
-EAP
Identifying high risk groups and other factors that make an individual at risk, asses as such
*Tertiary prevention related to substance abuse
Detoxification Addiction treatment -abstinence -long-term resiliency programs -inpatient or outpatient treatment -controlled use/medical management Smoking cessation programs Support groups Nurse's role
Effects of substance abuse on family
- It is a family disease (family is an interaction) (many is family have it)
- Increases financial difficulties
- Can lead to dysfunctional family characteristics
Assessment of drug addiction
a
*Heroin: Ingestion mode
IV or inhalation
*Heroin: stimulant or depressant
depressant
*Heroin: frequency taken
1-3 times a day
*Heroin: Withdrawl
7-10 days Immobility Pain Full body effects Insomnia Sneezing
*Heroin: overdose
Dusky/blue face
RR<6
*Heroin: Apperance
Dark(IV) or white(smoke)
*Methadone: What is it
Medication prescribed for those who are addicted to heroin. Depressant
*Methadone: Ingestion
Oral, mixed in a drink
*Methadone: Withdrawal
10-14
Similar to heroin but worse
*Methadone: frequncy
1 times a day
