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addictive personality

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show excessive use or abuse display of psychological disturbances decline of social & economic function uncontrollable consumption indicating dependence  
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show low-stress tolerance dependency negative self-image feeling of insecurity depresion  
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psychoactive drugs make user feel good   show
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social use creates   show
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show chronic incurable progressive  
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3 stages of a progressive disease   show
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early stage includes   show
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health experience in early stages   show
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show attitude mood swings low-self esteem shame or guilt remorse resentment irritability  
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show uses are moderately impaired tries to decrease or stop(heavier user) abstinence brings s&s of withdrawal use to feel normal establish pattern of use weakens family/friend relationship physical heath decline job loss legal problems need treatment  
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show arguing lying stealing incest physical abuse child neglect social isolation multiple use progress to late stage faster  
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common problems in the middle stage   show
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show severe impairment in all areas of function continual use to avoid emotional/physical pain(normalcy) poor problem solving/judgment neglects hygiene manipulative(denies problems) unemployed/homeless must receive treatment  
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medical problems in late stage   show
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late stage IV users   show
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show is a nation problem  
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show inner urge controlled by nervous systems dysfunction of the endocrine system uses for copying mechanism  
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show CNS depressant affects higher center of the brain including the frontal cortex which gives self control judgment is blocked but memory/pleasure is obtained affect the limbic system(primitive part of the brain, regulates hunger, thirst & sexual desires  
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show unbalance compulsion controls leading to obsessive-compulsive behavior rapid lg quality consumption acute alcohol poisoning(death)  
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show ethyl  
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show absorbed in stomach & intestine 90% metabolized n the liver  
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show  
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show increase amounts potassium magnesium & zinc  
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alcohol prolong use has a effect in the mucosa(lining of the intestine   show
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show provides 200kal no minerals or vitamins  
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show .08% (depends on alcohol & size)  
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show maternal use of 3 oz daily(abnormal results common in new born  
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show mental retardation growth disorder wide-set eyes malformation of the body parts(calf lip or pallet) spontaneous abortion or stillbirth  
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show developed physiologic dependence & tries to guits  
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show mild tremors(6-48Hrs after last drink) flulike symptoms nausea & vomiting severe agitation hallucinations diaphoresis(sweat) tachycardia(fast heart rate) HTN(high B/P)  
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show anorexia restlessness disorientation hallucination seizures(12-24hrs after cessation) usually Grand mal  
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show complication of alcohol withdrawal results from excessive withdrawal death 15% even after treatment  
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signs & symptoms of DT ( occur 1-2 days after cessation last 2days-week)   show
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show brain disorder in chronic alcoholics  
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show short term memory disorientation muttering delirium insomnia hallucinations polyneuritis painful extremities w/ foot drop affecting gait  
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show occurs in association w/ thiamine deficiency causing brain damage in the temporal lobes  
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sign & symptoms of Wernicke's encephalopathy   show
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health disorders associated w/ alcoholism   show
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show illegal drugs(club, street, rave) prescription over the counter meds  
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CNS depressants   show
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sedative-hypnotic drugs   show
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show decreased respirations passiveness/listlessness heaviness in extremities pinpoint pupils(opioids) reduced hunger/thirst reduced sexual drive memory loss slurred speech nausea/vomiting ataxic gait(staggering) nod state  
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barbiturates ( used n 20th century)   show
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problematic side effects of barbiturates   show
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different kinds of barbiturates   show
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diazepam (Valium)   show
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show treat acute anxiety  
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flunitrazepam (Rohynol)   show
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show euphoric sedative body building(anabolic effects) odorless/tasteless/colorless synthetic drug(common for the fitness center  
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show made from poppies Hippocrates -poppy's magical pain relieving properties 16th popular med in Europe schedule 1 drug  
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different ways to consume an opioid analgesics   show
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morphine (synthetic derivatives-schedule 2 drug)   show
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show street abuser(illegally) prescribed opioids(middle class adult health care profession's) methadone abuser(chronic pain)  
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show respiratory depression pinpoint pupils stupor/coma  
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show support of ventilator naloxone(Narcan) clonidine(Catapress)-helps reduce withdrawal symptoms monitor for recurrent toxic symptoms  
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morphine/heroine is consume in   show
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withdrawal signs/symptoms(6hrs after last dose)-peaks 2-3 days-subsides 5-10days   show
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show synthetic opioid that helps suppress withdrawal symptoms in morphine/heroine addicts once pt stabilizes decrease daily unit addict is methadone free methadone is sometimes a drug of abuse for former heroine addicts motivation key to success  
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methadone long acting compound(better out come)   show
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stimulants   show
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show present in food/ over the counter meds cold/sinus meds appetite suppressants chemically related to theophylline(COPD)  
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show (mid)- typically last 5-7hrs after consumption habitual 5-7 cups per day (can cause withdrawals)  
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show headache fatigue irritability  
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show coffee tea soft drinks  
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stimulants potentially aggravate   show
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show present in tobacco legally sanctioned as a substance abuser smokers declining woman/underage smokers are rising  
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show increase alertness/conceration appetite suppression vasoconstriction  
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heavy/ persistent smokers quickly develops   show
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show hazards from smoking  
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when heavy nicotine users suddenly stop withdrawal symptoms are   show
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show agents to decrease the dose nicotine nicotine gum transdermal patch nasal spray agents that block reinforcing effects of smoking behavior therapy  
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cocaine facts   show
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Crack Cocaine facts   show
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overdose of cocaine   show
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neonates of cocaine addicted mothers   show
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show popular in club drug methylphenidate (Ritalin) powder that u snort, smoke, inject mixed w/ heroin or marijuana methamphetmine-potent addictive amphetamine powerful release od neurotransmitter dopamine dopamine deletion n brain cause parkinsonian sym  
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show brain call damage sometime permanent CNS stimulant is so strong hallucinations/paranoia wt loss/malnutrition from anorexia effect are sometime severe ,cause damage to blood vessel, lead to heart attack or stoke brain damage @ cellar level or sudden d  
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show exhibit flat affect forgetfulness difficulty in concentration due to irreversible brain damage  
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