Definitions
The use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a "whole-patient" approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
Medication-Assisted-Treatment (MAT)
____ tricks the brain into thinking it's still getting the abused drug. In fact, the person is not getting high from it and feels normal, so withdrawal doesn't occur. ____ works by changing how the brain and nervous system respond to pain. It lessens the painful symptoms of opiate withdrawal and blocks the euphoric effects of opiate drugs.
Methadone
Improves client _____
Survival
Known as ____ ____ (two words), these include poor social skills, poverty, drug availability, lack of parental supervision, early aggressive behavior
Risk factors
Side effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, tiredness, and loss of appetite. Mild opiate withdrawal symptoms may occur, including abdominal cramps, restlessness, bone/joint pain, muscle aches, and runny nose. Pain/redness/swelling/itching/bruising at the injection site may also occur.
Vivitrol
Substance that interferes with or stops the physiological action of another substance; stops the ability to get "high".
Antagonist
Like methadone,_____ suppresses and reduces cravings for the abused drug. ____ is an opioid partial agonist. This means that, like opioids, it produces effects such as euphoria or respiratory depression. With ____, however, these effects are weaker than those of full drugs such as heroin and methadone.
Buprenorphine
Increases retention in ____
Treatment
Known as ____ ____ (two words), these include self control, positive relationships, parental monitoring and support, academic competence, anti-drug use policies, strong neighborhood attachment
Protective factors
Side effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, anxiety, tiredness, and trouble sleeping. In a small number of people, mild opiate withdrawal symptoms may occur, including abdominal cramps, restlessness, bone/joint pain, muscle aches, and runny nose.
Naltrexone
A substance that acts like another substance and stimulates an action.
Agonist
___ is a medication used to counter opioid overdose. It blocks opioid receptor sites, reversing the toxic effects of the overdose.
Naloxone
Increases client's ability to gain and maintain _____
Employment
Known as ____ ___ _____ (three words) these include genetics, gender, mental disorders
Biological risk factors
Side effects include back pain, headaches, constipation, fever/chills, depression, coughing.
Buprenorphine
Being aware of your medical rights, potential benefits and side effects of medication, asking your provider questions, and being an active, knowledgeable participant in your treatment.
Health literacy
______ works differently than methadone and buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid dependency. If a person using ____ relapses and uses the abused drug, ____ blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of the abused drug and prevents feelings of euphoria. ____ works as an antagonist that binds and blocks opioid receptors, and is reported to reduce opioid cravings.
Naltrexone
Improves _____ ____ (two words) among women who have substance use disorders and are pregnant
birth outcomes
Known as ___ ___ ___ (three words) these include chaotic home, abuse, parental substance use and attitudes, peer influence, poor school achievement, and community attitude
Environmental Risk Factors
Side effects include body aches, fever, sweating, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, yawning, weakness, shivering or trembling, nervousness, restlessness or irritability, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, stomach cramps, fast heartbeat, and increased blood pressure
Naloxone
_____ _____ is an approach to treatment that does not fixate on abstinence, but rather uses practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. _____ _____ is a client wellbeing first approach.
Harm reduction
When used as a treatment for alcohol dependency, the injection form of naltrexone known as _____ blocks the euphoric effects and feelings of intoxication. This allows people with alcohol addiction to reduce their drinking behaviors enough to remain motivated to stay in treatment, avoid relapses, and take medications.
Vivitrol
Good health literacy can help promote a sense of _______ and control in one's treatment.
Confidence
Drug Risk Factors
Side effects include restlessness, nausea, sweating, itchy skin, constipation, slow breathing, sexual problems
Methadone