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Addiction

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Occurs when a persons psychological reaction to a drug decreases w/ repeated administration of same dose.   Tolerance  
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Transitory recurrences of perceptual disturbances caused by a persons earlier hallucinogenic drug use.   Flash Backs  
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Drugs; the effect of either or both of the drugs is intensified or prolonged.   Synergism  
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Combining drugs to weaken or inhibit the effect of one of the drugs.   Antagonistic effect  
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An opiate antagonist, is often given to people who have overdosed on an opiate (heroin).   Naloxone (Narcan)  
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Over-responsible behavior-doing for others what other could just as well do for themselves.   Codependence  
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Cessation (reduction) of alcohol use that has been heavy or prolonged; N/V, anxiety, Hallucinations, sweating, Tachy, insomnia, seizures, tremors.   Withdrawal  
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Impaired consciousness (↓awareness of environment); Memory impairment, disorientation, language impairment, hallucinations, illusions.   Substance-induced Delirium  
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Often require longer treatment, experience more crises, and progress more gradually in treatment.   Co-occuring disorders  
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_____ is one of the criteria for diagnosing addiction.   Relapse  
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The early signs of withdrawal develop w/in a ____ hours after cessation or reduction of alcohol (ethanol) intake.   Few  
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Peak effects of alcohol withdrawal?   24-48hrs  
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Appear hyper alert, jerky movements, & irritability, startle easily, “shaking inside”.   Alcohol Withdrawal S/S  
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Grand mal seizures may appear __ to __ after cessation of alcohol intake (↑risk in hx of seizures).   7 to 48hrs  
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Users report depression, anergia, & acute onset of agitated depression, Cravings peak during this phase of withdrawal.   Crash Phase  
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Described as a prolonged sense of dysphoria, anhedonia, & lack of motivation, along w/ intense cravings, Relapse most likely here.   Second Phase  
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Characterized by intermittent cravings and can last indefinitely.   Third Phase  
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Colors are heard; sounds are seen?   Synesthesia  
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Users myst drink a large quantity of water during MDMA use to prevent _______ and ________.   Dehydration; Hyperthermia  
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It is safest to propose _____ as a treatment goal for all addicts.   Abstinence  
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In alcoholism which liver enzyme is specifically elevated?   AST  
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The aim of treatment for addiction?   Self-Responsibility  
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Self-help groups that offer support and guidance for adults and teenagers.   Al-Anon & Alateen  
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Best suited for individuals who have a long history of antisocial behavior.   Residential Programs  
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True or False; Medications should not be given until the symptoms of withdrawal are seen?   True  
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An agent use for narcotic addiction- is sometimes used in the Tx for alcoholism, especially for those with high levels of craving & somatic symptoms.   Naltrexone (Trexan, Revia)  
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Works to decrease alcohol cravings by inhibiting the release of mesocorticolimbic dopamine.   Topiramate (Topomax)  
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Is used for motivated patients who have shown the ability to stay sober (Classical Conditioning).   Disulfiram (Antabuse)  
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Is a synthetic opiate that blocks the craving for and affects of heroin (Q daily).   Methadone (Dolophine)  
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Is the only medication currently approved for the Tx of the pregnant opioid addict.   Methadone  
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Alternative to Methadone; effective for up to 3 days (72-96hrs), Q three times per week.   Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM)  
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Is a relatively pure antagonist that blocks the euphoric effects of opioids & alcohol.   Naltrexone (Trexan, Revia)  
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Indicated for ↑BP, but is also an effective somatic Tx for some chemically dependent individuals when combined with naltrexone.   Clonidine (Catapres)  
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New _____ skills must be developed to prevent relapse and ensure prolonged sobriety.   Coping  
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Reversible, Vit B1 deficient, problems with thinking.   Wernike’s Encephalopathy  
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Irreversable, cognition, memory, ability to learn new tasks, May never recover, “Wet Brain”.   Korsakoff’s Psychosis  
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