Medications
Clonidine is used often in DTX for what two things?
hypertension/anxiety
What does PAWS stand for?
Post acute withdrawal Syndrome
Detoxing from this substance causes elevated blood pressure
alcohol
True or false? You should wait until the DTX period is over before beginning any new mental health medications?
true
What common, legal substance can contribute to anxiety?
caffeine
Hydroxyzine is used for anxiety-what class of medications is this?
antihistamine
What substance most commonly has an extended period of PAWS?
benzodiazepines
What is the most commonly abused drug?
marijuana
Detox from what drug causes frequent yawning, runny nose, diarrhea and restlessness?
Opiates
What two substances can cause seizures when detoxing from them?
alcohol, benzodiazepines
It is estimated that what percentage of americans do not take their medications as directed?
75 percent
Name 3 PAWS
difficulty with memory or learning, irritability, anxiety, depression, increased sensitivity to stress
One of the most concerning long term effects of _______ use is related to the cardiovascular system.
stimulant
What is the most dangerous substance to dtx off of if not medically supervised?
alcohol
Name 3 reasons people do not take their medications as prescribed?
cost, feeling better, mistrust, forgetfulness, fear, misunderstanding
Suboxone contains what two medications?
buprenorphine and naloxone
_________ is a common problem in those that suffer from substance use disorder. Trazodone and mirtazapine are two medications that may help with this.
insomnia
We see the most clients leave tx ACA when detoxing from what substance?
opiates
Name 3 symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
anxiety, hypertension, sweating, tremors, headache, n/v, visual disturbances
Keppra is given for what?
seizure precaution
librium-often used to help the symtoms of alcohol w/d, is in what class of medications?
benzodiazepine
What is the average relapse rate?
40 to 60 percent
This drug was originally developed for the treatment of asthma
amphetamine
What medication is prescribed for methamphetamine withdrawal?
None
What three vitamins are most depleted when abusing alcohol?
Folic acid, magnesium, thiamine