Effects of Alcohol Use
Which B Vitamin is commonly deficient with prolonged alcohol use?
What is B1/Thiamine
An antihistamine that is commonly used to help relieve anxiety
What is hydroxyzine
The organ that secretes both hormones and enzymes to aid in digestion
What is the pancreas
The neurotransmitter that many antidepressant medications aim to increase, as it helps regulate things like mood, sleep, and digestion
What is serotonin
The term used when your body requires higher doses of a substance in order to produce the same effects
What is tolerance
Name three symptoms of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
What is Irritability, anxiety, depression, mood swings, fatigue, sleep issues, trouble focusing, low libido, chronic pain, cognitive problems (learning, problem solving, memory), increased stress sensitivity, low impulse control, elevated HR
An antidepressant with sedating effects that is commonly used to help promote sleep
What is trazodone
Jaundice results when what substance accumulates?
What is bilirubin
Nicotine leads to an up-regulation of receptor sites for which type of neurotransmitter in the brain?
What is dopamine
Fermented foods are an example of live microorganisms that may provide health benefits
What is probiotics
Which stage of sleep does alcohol use decrease?
What is Rapid Eye Movement (REM)
Name the three medications that are approved for treatment of alcohol use disorder
What is naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram
The organ that stores and concentrates bile from the liver
What is the gallbladder
The primary receptor that benzodiazepines and alcohol both affect
What is GABA
What are the two different types of nicotine replacement therapy that require a prescription?
The nicotine inhaler and nicotine nasal spray
This condition results when alcohol weakens the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to enter the esophagus
What is heartburn/GERD
A medication used for high blood pressure that has also been found useful in managing anxiety and the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
What is clonidine
The main part of the brain that controls executive functioning, such as the ability to plan, problem solve, regulate emotions, and use impulse control
What is the frontal lobe/prefrontal cortex
A hormone secreted by your brain in response to darkness
What is melatonin
A structured non-residential treatment program for substance use disorders and mental health disorders that involves different types of psychotherapy, educational groups, and group support about 3-5 days per week
What is intensive outpatient programming
Chronic alcohol consumption can cause a deficiency in vitamin B12, leading to what health condition involving decreased red blood cells?
What is anemia
An injectable medication that is given intramuscularly for the treatment of alcohol AND opioid dependence
What is Vivitrol
The buildup of fluid in your abdomen that occurs from a damaged liver
What is ascites
The part of the brain that is involved with emotions and memories associated with fear
What is the amygdala
What is the comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)