Unit III Flashcards
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abuse
refers to the habitual use of a substance that falls outside of medical necessity or social acceptance and is used for the single purpose of altering one’s mood, emotion or LOC
results in adverse effects to the abuser or others
addiction
the 4 C's compulsive behavior(finding and taking the substance) cravings chronic, relapsing brain disorder cognitive impairment
DSM-5: substance use disorder
10 classes of psychoactive substances: alcohol caffeine cannabis hallucinogen inhalants opioids sedatives, hypnotic or anxiolytics stimulants tobacco other/unknown
pathological gambling use disorder
4-6% of gamblers become PG’s
PG and major depression often co-occur
opportunities can double prevalence of PG and problem gamblers
youths(11-19) show 4-7% prevalence rate of problem gambling
internet gambling has increased access to all ages and led to financial ruin
compulsive shopping and spending
pattern of chronic, repetitive purchasing that becomes difficult to stop and results in harmful consequences
6% prevalence rate
“high” caused by increase in endorphins and dopamine
coexist in people with mood disorders, substance abuse or eating disorders
compulsive internet use
provides high that person needs to feel normal
5-10% are compulsive users
50%+ that are addicted also suffer from other addictions(drugs, sex, alcohol, and smoking)
cyber porn, sexual encounters, internet gambling, auctions, excessive emailing
compulsive sexual behaviors
19-24 million Americans compulsive masturbation anonymous sex with mult partners multiple afffairs computer sex sexting co-occurs with other addictive behaviors
prevalence - alcohol
Alcohol use disorder- most common
marijuana - most common illicit drug (Wash and Col legal)
club drugs on the rise
prescription drugs - middle school and high school
anabolic-androgenic steroids: 10th-12th grade mostly male
nicotine- most common chemical dependence
comorbidity
psychiatric: dual dx of subs abuse and psych disorder suicide high risk medical: chronic pain psoriasis cardiovascular respiratory vessel weakening:aneurysm diabetes
3 areas of brain necessary for life - sustaining functions
brainstem- basic functions(HR, breathing, sleeping)
limbic- reward circuit(pleasure)
cerebral cortex- info processing(seeing, hearing etc.)
neurobiology
dopamine regulates pleasure and pain and plays a major role in all addictions
drugs of use affect the limbic system
first time use releases a large amount of dopamine
intense pleasure results
neurons unable to regulate dopamine
dopamine unable to stimulate limbic system
more of a drug is used to increase levels
cycle of tolerance begins
dependence and addiction occurs
genetic contributions
account for between 40-60% of vulnerability to addiction
psychological observations
people who use 2+ substances simultaneously are more likely to reports an unstable childhood and self-medicate than those who use alcohol alone
societal and cultural considerations
if family uses, children more likely
more susceptible to peer pressure if lack close bond with parents
Asian - low prevalence
alcohol and pregnancy
negative physical, mental and behavioral consequences
neurotoxic and interferes with ability of fetus to receive O2 and nourishment
FAS: mental retardation, delayed growth and development, facial abnormalities
end of first trimester most vulnerable time for fetus
nicotine and pregnancy
twice as likely to have low birth weight increased risk development issues congenital abnormalities resp tract problems increased risk SIDS opiates: intrauterine fetal death and infant death, babies addicted at birth
healthcare reporting
safety of patients future ability to practice physical health personal relationships save colleagues professional career or life
alternative to discipline (ATD) programs
up to 20% RN’s addicted
students vulnerable
reporting is peer responsibility
clear documentation by co-workers is crucial
intervention is managers and administrators responsibility
if impaired RN stays in situation with no action, move up chain of command
enabling
could allow RN to endanger lives Excused/ignored behaviors Never told supervisor Accepted responsibility for unfinished work Believed there is not a problem Liked to use drugs or alcohol myself Exonerated a peer's irresponsible behavior Defended colleague
overresponsible/codependent behaviors
control someone else drug use covering up bailing addicted person out of financial or legal problems making threats elicit promises for change walking on eggshells
intoxication
transient condition following the admin of alcohol or other psychoactive substance resulting in disturbances in the LOC, cognition, perception, affect or behavior or other psychological functions and responses
dual dx
coexistence of a substance use/abuse along with one or more other mental health disorders
tolerance
need for higher and higher doses of a substance to achieve the desired effect and or to prevent withdrawal symptoms
withdrawal
occurs after a long period of continued use and signifies a physical dependence