Medications
Clonidine is used often in tx for what 2 reasons?
hypertension/anxiety
What does PAWS stand for?
Post acute withdrawal Syndrome
caffeine
True or False, alcohol w/d can cause death?
true
Keppra is given for what?
seizure prevention r/t ETOH w/d
Hydroxyzine is used for anxiety-what class of medications is this?
antihistamine
What substance most commonly has an extended period of PAWS?
benzodiazepines
This long acting naltrexone injection brand name is what?
vivitrol
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
We will monitor you in DTX for how many days if you do not require medication for withdrawal?
3 days
Opioids cause dopamine to flood the reward pathway how many times more than a natural reward?
10 times
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
"Wet brain" is caused by a deficiency of what vitamin?
thiamine (B1)
librium-often used to help the symtoms of alcohol w/d, is in what class of medications?
benzodiazepine
PAWS can last for up to how long?
2 years
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