Intoxication
What is the term for the immediate effects on the body and mind after using a substance?
What is slurred speech, clumsiness, or acting confused?
What occurs when a person reduces or stops substance use and experiences physical or mental symptoms?
What is withdrawal or acute withdrawal syndrome?
How can knowing your SU history help you in recovery?
What is by helping you make safer choices and avoid triggers?
Name one general strategy to manage withdrawal safely.
What is supportive care, hydration, nutrition, or monitoring symptoms?
Name one MAT medication used for opioid use disorder.
What is methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone?
Name one risk associated with intoxication that can endanger physical safety.
What is overdose, accidents, or impaired judgment?
Name two mild withdrawal symptoms someone might experience.
What are anxiety, nausea, sweating, or irritability?
True or False: A person with a long substance use history may be at higher risk for withdrawal complications.
What is True?
True or False: All withdrawal symptoms require medication (MAT).
What is False?
True or False: MAT can reduce cravings and prevent WD symptoms.
What is True?
True or False: Intoxication can sometimes mask withdrawal symptoms.
What is True?
Severe withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines can lead to what dangerous condition?
What are seizures or delirium tremens (DTs)?
Name one reason why it’s important to know the types of substance use someone has used.
What is to anticipate withdrawal symptoms, medical risks, or tailor treatment strategies?
Besides MAT, name one environmental factor that can help someone through withdrawal.
What is a safe environment, support from staff/family, or minimal triggers/stressors?
MAT is often most effective when combined with what type of support (BI: behavioral interventions)?
What is counseling, behavioral interventions (BI), or therapy?
Name one cognitive or emotional effect of intoxication that can increase risk-taking.
What is confusion, impulsivity, or aggression?
What is the term for withdrawal that requires medical monitoring due to life-threatening symptoms?
What is severe withdrawal or acute withdrawal symptom requiring medical supervision?
What does tracking past substance use patterns help prevent in recovery?
What is relapse or medical complications?
Name one reason hydration and nutrition are important during withdrawal.
What is to prevent dehydration, support organ function, and reduce symptom severity?
Name one MAT medication used to prevent alcohol relapse.
What is naltrexone?
True or False: Intoxication is always obvious and easy to detect.
What is False?
Name one severe withdrawal symptom that could indicate the need for hospitalization.
What is hallucinations, extreme agitation, or severe dehydration?
Why is knowing a client’s substance use history important for planning MAT or withdrawal management?
What is to safely manage withdrawal, prescribe appropriate medications, and plan recovery interventions?
Name one supportive technique used in withdrawal management besides medications.
What is counseling, therapy, music/art therapy, or mindfulness?
MAT can be combined with counseling, support groups, and what other therapy type?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or other evidence-based therapies?