Alcohol
Alcohol is what classification of drug?
Downer/ Depressant
Opiates is what classification of drug?
Downer/ depressant
Cocaine is what classification of drug?
Stimulant
Marijuana is what classification of drug?
All arounder
LSD is what classification of drug?
How does Alcohol affect the Heart
Drinking a lot over a long time or too much on a single occasion can damage the heart, causing problems including:
_______is used to counter an opioid overdose
Narcan - Naloxone
Name 2 short term effects of cocaine
Constricted blood vessels, nausea, faster heartbeat, extreme happiness, irritability, paranoia.
Name 2 short term health effects of marijuana
Enhanced sensory perception and euphoria followed by drowsiness/relaxation; slowed reaction time; problems with balance and coordination; increased heart rate and appetite; problems with learning and memory; anxiety.
Name 2 short term health effects of LSD
Rapid emotional swings; distortion of a person’s ability to recognize reality, think rationally, or communicate with others; raised blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature; dizziness; loss of appetite; tremors; enlarged pupils.
Identify 2 withdrawal symptoms for an alcoholic
minor symptoms- rapid pulse, sweating, increased body temperature, head tremors, anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea or vomiting
major symptoms- tachycardia, tactile or auditory hallucinations, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures, and delirium tremors
________is used to block the effects of opioids to assist abstinence and decrease cravings
Naltrexone - Vivitrol
Name 3 long term effects of cocaine
Nosebleeds, severe bowel decay, higher risk for HIV, Hep C/ diseases, malnourishment, restless, paranoia with hallucinations, crack lung, pneumonia, cardiac arrest, seizure, stroke, respiratory failure
Name 3 long term health effects of Marijuana
Mental health problems, chronic cough, frequent respiratory infections. THC vaping products mixed with the filler Vitamin E acetate (and possibly other chemicals) has led to serious lung illnesses and deaths. Pregnancy: babies born with problems with attention, memory, and problem solving.
Name 2 long term effects of LSD
Frightening flashbacks (called Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder [HPPD]); ongoing visual disturbances, disorganized thinking, paranoia, and mood swings.
List at least 4 effects from alcohol
These effects can include:
List 4 short term effects of opiates
Pain relief, lower blood pressure, decreased heart rate, drowsiness, nausea, constipation, euphoria, slowed breathing, death
Name 4 withdrawal symptoms of cocaine
Depression, tiredness, increased appetite, insomnia, vivid unpleasant dreams, slowed thinking and movement, restlessness.
Irritability, anger, trouble sleeping, decreased appetite, anxiety. pain, chills, inability to concentrate, depression. Sleep disturbances, sweating, craving
Why would a person use LSD/ Hallucinogens
Historically, hallucinogenic plants have been used for religious rituals to induce states of detachment from reality and precipitate “visions” thought to provide mystical insight or enable contact with a spirit world or “higher power.” More recently, people report using hallucinogenic drugs for more social or recreational purposes, including to have fun, help them deal with stress, or enable them to enter into what they perceive as a more enlightened sense of thinking or being. Hallucinogens have also been investigated as therapeutic agents to treat diseases associated with perceptual distortions, such as schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and dementia.
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are different conditions that often occur together. Both are due to brain damage caused by a lack of vitamin B1.
Lack of vitamin B1 is common in people who have alcohol use disorder. It is also common in people whose bodies do not absorb food properly (malabsorption). This can sometimes occur with a chronic illness or after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery.
Korsakoff syndrome, or Korsakoff psychosis, tends to develop as Wernicke symptoms go away. Wernicke encephalopathy causes brain damage in lower parts of the brain called the thalamus and hypothalamus. Korsakoff psychosis results from permanent damage to areas of the brain involved with memory.
Medication Assisted Treatment.
Methadone, Buprenorphine (suboxone/ subutex), Naltrexone
Smoking is the fastest route in 5 to 8 seconds
IV 5 to 10 seconds
You receive a client who has a DSM 5 diagnosis of Cannabis Use Disorder Severe. How many symptoms do they have? What does the modifier (In a Controlled Environment) mean?
Cannabis Use Disorder
Mild 2-3 symptoms present
Moderate 4-5 symptoms present
Severe 6+ symptoms present
In a Controlled Environment, e.g. a treatment facility or correctional facility where access to cannabis is limited.
What is the full name of LSD and name 2 street names
LSD (d-lysergic acid diethylamide)—also known as acid, blotter, doses, hits, microdots, sugar cubes, trips, tabs, or window panes