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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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show  
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social use creates   show
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3 diseases of dependency   show
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3 stages of a progressive disease   show
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early stage includes   show
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show insomnia anxiety cramps heart palpitations changes in sexual libido accidental injury  
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show attitude mood swings low-self esteem shame or guilt remorse resentment irritability  
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middle stage includes   show
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middle stage behavior   show
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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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show risk for HIV hepatitis B&C septicemia(infection n blood) abscess infection endocarditis(lining of heart)  
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alcoholism   show
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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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alcohol has diuretic effect   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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alcohol blood level in most states   show
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Fatal alcohol syndrome(FAS)   show
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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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show tremors increase activity to point of agitation disorientation hallucinations fear with appearance of panic elevated temp  
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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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show gastrointestinal GI hepatic cardiovascular/blood disorder musculoskeletal neurologic  
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different types of drug abuse   show
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show alcohol sedatives hypnotic meds opioids analgesics  
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sedative-hypnotic drugs   show
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sign/symptoms of CNS disorder   show
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show for sedative, hypnotic, anesthetic/anticonvulsant effect  
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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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alprazolam (Xanax)   show
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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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opioid analgesics facts   show
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show snorting smoking injecting  
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show orally or inject cough suppressant slows peristalsis un the gut mildly contract the bladder tolerance-develops rapidly abstinence reverses rapidly  
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3 general types of abusers for morphine   show
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Signs/symptoms acute opioid overdose   show
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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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show huge amounts  
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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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show caffeine amphetamines cocaine  
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caffeine facts   show
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stimulants effects of caffeine   show
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signs/symptoms of caffeine withdrawals   show
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show coffee tea soft drinks  
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show anxiety disorder schizophrenia heart conditions  
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nicotine facts   show
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effect of nicotine   show
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show tolerance/dependence  
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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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nicotine treatment- 70& of people that quick relapse   show
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cocaine facts   show
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Crack Cocaine facts   show
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show cardiorespiratory distress seizures hospitalize to stabilize heart abnormalities/protect from suicide amantadine(Symmetrel) serves in treatment for Parkinson's disease to reduce cravings  
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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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effects of amphetamines   show
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show exhibit flat affect forgetfulness difficulty in concentration due to irreversible brain damage  
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