Alcohol
Man's oldest recreational chemical
Barbiturates were invented and used to address what symptoms
What are Anxiety and Insomnia
This medication family now rank as the most frequently prescribed psychotropic medications globally
What are Benzodiazepines
Number of criteria for SUDs in DSM 5TR
What is 11
The effects sought when intaking any drug
What is the prime effect
Alcohol appears stimulating because inhibitory control centers are suppressed first — releasing behaviors normally held in check.
What is the Disinhibition Paradox?
Barbiturates are most commonly used today for
What are: Surgical procedures, Seizure tx, Migraine tx or Alcohol Withdrawal symptoms management
What are the primary uses of Bendoziapines
What are:
anxiety disorders
Insomnia and sleep disturbances
Muscle spasms and spasticity
Emergency seizure control
Experiencing negative physical and mental symptoms when the substance is no longer consumed
What are withdrawals
Speed of onset of substance effects is determined by
What is the Administration Route
Medications prescribed to treat AUD
What is (any one of these):
Naltrexone: Blocks opioid reward — reduces craving and drinking
Acamprosate: Reduces protracted withdrawal craving
Disulfiram: Aversive reaction to alcohol — requires high motivation
Often barbiturates interfere with cortical neuron function and may produce unexpected, disinhibited aggression which is called
What is Paradoxical Rage Reaction
Long-term BZ use may induce withdrawal-related seizures for up to how long after the last dose
What is 2 weeks
When 2-3 criteria for SUDs are met the SUD dx is considered
What is Mild
Subcutaneous, Intramuscular and Intravenous
What are types of Parentral Route/Injection
Mild to Moderate Alcohol Withdrawal symptoms include
What are: Anxiety, tremor, diaphoresis, nausea, insomnia, tachycardia
Confusion, seizures, muscle weakness, anorexia, rebound anxiety, agitation, delirium tremens–like state, and possible brain damage or death.
What are Barbiturate Withdrawal symptoms
The recommended timeframe for taper from Benzo use
What is 2 months
When 6 or more criteria are met for SUDs the dx is considered
What is severe
Administration route by which substances are deposited on blood-rich sinus tissue. Faster than oral, slower than IV. Used with cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.
What is Inhalation/Snorting?
0.08 % Blood Alcohol Concentration reflects what
What is impairment or the legal limit for DUI
The range between the minimum effective dose and the toxic or lethal dose. This is characterized by a narrow window with Barbiturate use.
What is the therapeutic window
This Benzodiazapine is not legally sold in the United States and is classified as a Schedule IV substance under the CSA. Possession or trafficking carries penalties of up to 20 years in prison. Internationally, it is used medically as a presurgical agent, muscle relaxant, and hypnotic.
What is Flunitrazepam/ Rohypnol
This modifier is used when a person has a hx of SUD but has been abstinent without relapse for 3-12 months
What is In early remission
With repeated exposure, the body adjusts to a drug's presence — often requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance