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Substance Abuse

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689980300Alcohol Percentage.5 x proof0
689980301Alcohol IntoxicationRecent ingestion Behav/psych changes Slurred speech Incoordination Impairment in attention/memory1
689980302Alcohol WithdrawalCessation of alcohol use Increased hand tremor Insomnia Nausea/vomiting Sweating2
689980303Alcohol AbsorptionSmall intestine and stomach Food/water slow down absorption Carbonated liquids speed up3
689980304BAC100 g of alcohol in 100 ml of blood is 100% (.10)4
689980305Alcohol MetabolismLiver metabolizes .25 oz alcohol/hr (.5 of one standard drink)5
689980306Alcohol ToxicDehydrogenase converts to acetadelhyde and then converts to aldehyde hydrogenase to acetic acid6
689980307Mechanisms of Action Alcohol5HT, DA, glutamate, GABA, enhances inhibitory effects of GABA7
689980308.05 BACDecreased alertness Good feeling Release of inhibitions Impaired judgment8
689980309.10 BACSlower reaction Impaired motor function Less caution9
689980310.15 BACLarge increases in reaction time10
689980311.20 BACDepression in sensory/motor11
689980312.25 BACSevere motor disturbance Staggering Sensory perceptions impairment12
689980313.30 BACStuporous but conscious13
689980314.35 BACSurgical anesthesia Minimal level causing death14
689980315.45 BACAbout death15
689980316Behavior EffectsBx effects the rate at which BAC rises Higher BAC needed to impair performance of chronic user Placebo effect16
689980317Crime/Violence AlcoholHomicide Assaults and other crimes of violence Suicide17
689980318Brain Concerns AlcoholLoss of brain tissue Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome 10 drinks/day18
689980319Liver Concerns AlcoholFatty liver Alcoholic hepatitis - inflammation Cirrhosis - 10 years of 1 pt whiskey/daily19
689980320Other Concerns AlcoholHeart disease Cancer Immune system20
689980321Fetal Alcohol SyndromeGrowth retardation before/after birth Small head and eyes Midfacial area Flattened bridge Short length of nose21
689980322DetoxificationAbstinence syndrome: Stage 1 - tremors, heart beat, sweating Stage 2 - hallucinations Stage 3 - delusions, delirium Stage 4 - seizure activity22
689980323Nicotine Absorption90% absorbed 60 mg is lethal (one cigar = 2 lethal doses)23
689980324Nicotine Physiological EffectsMimics acetylcholine, blocks receptor Release adrenaline Nausea, dizziness, tremors Inhibits hunger, deadens taste buds24
689980325Nicotine TreatmentsReplacement therapy: gum, lozenges, skin patches, inhaler Zyban (bupropion) - Wellbutrin Chantix25
689980326Nicotine WithdrawalDaily use/several weeks 24 hours: Insomnia Depressed Irritable Decreased heart rate Anxiety26
689980327Caffeine IntoxicationRecent consumption, 250 mg or more (more than 2-3 cups coffee) Restlessness Excitement Insomnia Flushed face Muscle twitching Rambling flow of thought/speech27
689980328CaffeineCoffee Tea Chocolate Energy drinks Caffeinated drinks OTC medications28
689980329Caffeine MechanismAbsorbed rapidly - 30 mins Blocks adenosine receptor Increase arousal Decrease fatigue Stimulant Relives headache29
689980330Opioid IntoxicationRecent use Behav/psych changes: Apathy Impaired judgment Dysphoria Pupillary constriction: Slurred speech30
689980331Opioid WithdrawalCessation/Administration of opioid antagonist Dysphoric mood Nausea Muscle aches Yawning Insomnia31
689980332OpioidsMorphine - active ingredient Codeine - secondary active ingredient Heroin - chem derivative - more potent because lipid soluble and enters brain quicker32
689980333Opioid MechanismsEnkephalins - morphine NTs (brain/adrenal glands) Endorphins - morphine NTs ( brain/pituitary glands) Pain regulation33
689980334Opioids BenefitsPain relief Colic Cough suppressant34
689980335Opioids NegativeDependence OD35
689980336Hallucinogen IntoxicationRecent use Anxiety Depression Paranoid ideation Impaired judgment Perceptual changes: Derealization Illusions Hallucinations During/shortly after hallucinogen: Pupillary dialation Sweating Blurring of vision Tremors36
689980337Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (Flashbacks)Re-experiencing following cessation of hallucinogen: geometric hallucinations, intensified colors, halos around objects.37
689980338Phencyclidine IntoxicationRecent use Belligerence Impulsiveness Impaired judgment Unpredictability Within an hour: Hypertension Numbness Muscle rigidity Seizures38
689980339Hallucinogens TermsPhantastica Psychotomimetics Dellirants39
689980340Phantasticagroup of drugs that create a world of fantasy; also known as psychedelics (mind-viewing) drugs40
689980341Psychotomimeticsmimicking psychosis41
689980342Dellirantsanother group of drugs that cause cessation and loss of touch with reality42
689980343Phantastica Indole HallucinogensIndole - chem structure found in 5HT and LSD. Stimulate serotonin receptors. Alter perception, anxiety, panic attacks. Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder. Psilocybin - active ingredient in Psilocybe mushrooms43
689980344Phantastica Catechol HallucinogensMescaline peyote - cactus Mescaline - active ingredient Synthetic - MDMA, MDA44
689980345Deliriants PCPPCP - developed as anesthetic Angel dust - PCP sprinkled on plant such as oregano/parsley Ketamine - PCP like drug known as K or Special K45
689980346Deliriants Anticholinergic HallucinogensBelladona Mandrake Henbane Natura46
689980347DeliriantsAmanita muscaria Salvia divinorum47
689980348Cannabis IntoxicationRecent use Euphoria Anxiety Impaired judgment Social withdrawal Two/more signs: Conjuctival injection (red eyes) Increased appetite Dry mouth48
689980349MarijuanaCannabis = plant THC = active ingredient Resin is in flower Hashish = concentrated resin from cannabis plant Anandamide = chem found in brain; acts like marijuana49
690003765Caffeineis NOT a depressant50
690003766LSDis NOT classified as an opioid51
690003767Opioids TypesOxycoton Oxycodon Codeine Hydrocodone52
690003768Hallucinogen TypesLSD Mushrooms53
690003769Marijuana CausesNOT nausea54
690003770Primary Preventionaimed at people who have not tried drugs55
690003771Secondary Preventionaimed at people with drug problems56
690003772Methadonetreats opioid dependance57
690003773Tertiary Preventionaimed at relapse prevention or follow up program58
690003774Universal Preventionaimed at entire population59
690003775Selective Preventionaimed at high risk groups w/general populations60
690003776Indicated Preventionaimed at individuals who show signs of developing problems61
690003777Scare Tactics/Factsdoes not work62
690003778Contingency Managementindividuals are given immediate rewards for clean urine samples63
690003779Other Tx for SAOutpatient Intensive outpatient Inpatient Detox64
690003780CBTEffective65
690003781Alcohol Pharmacological TxBenzos - withdrawals Antabuse - side effects Naltroxene - opioid antagonist Acamprosate - resembles GABA66
690003782Nicotine Pharmacological TxNicotine replacement therapy Zyban - inhibit NE and DA reuptake Chantix - nicotine-receptor agonist67
690003783Opioid Pharmacological TxMethadone - minimizes withdrawal Buprenorphrine - detox/maintenance Naltrexone68
690003784Motivational InterviewingNon-confrontational approach Targets level of motivation69
690003785MI Changes of ChangePrecontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance70
690003786OARSOpen ended questions Affirmations Reflections Summaries71
690003787Alcoholis made by yeasts during fermentation72
690003788Moist Snufffinely chopped tobacco, held in mouth73
690003789Quidpiece of chewing tobacco74
690003790Opiumraw plant substance containing morphine and codeine75
690003791Black Tarillicit heroin from Mexico76

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