Substance Abuse Disorder
Signs and Symptoms
Teens
Odds and Ends
Substance Abuse part 2
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stops attending and participating in regular activities, often get drunk or high, participate in dangerous activities, lie about the drug type they are using, and disrupted sleeping habits

What are signs of substance abuse? 

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When someone spends less time on things that used to matter like pursuing hobbies, hanging out with family and friends, etc.

What is loss of interest? 

100

Marijuana, Alcohol, and Nicotine

What are substances most used by teenagers? 

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It is a substance that is smoked and can cause hallucinations and sometimes a loss of identity.

What is Marijuana? 

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alcohol

What is the most likely substance of abuse?

200

Helpline number to call for thoughts of suicide

What is 988? 

200

Withdrawal symptoms.... Panic, muscle aches, nausea/vomiting, lacrimation or rhinorrhea, pupillary dilation, chills

What is opioid withdrawal? 

200

Mood, activity, and memory changes.

What are the primary signs that a young person is abusing drugs?

200

This substance is legal in all 50 states if you are above the age of 21.

What is alcohol?

200

changes in physical appearance and behavior

What are outwards signs of substance abuse? 

300

Uncontrolled use of substance despite harmful consequences

What is Substance Abuse Disorder? 

300

Slurred speech, Lack of coordination, Drowsiness, Decreased B/P

What is alcohol intoxication? 

300

Motor vehicle crashes, fall, drowning, violence, risky sexual behavior

What are harmful events caused from excessive alcohol use? 

300

Patients with drug disorders are _______ as likely to suffer from mood and anxiety disorders.

What is twice? 

300

evaluations, behavioral treatments, and detoxification to control the symptoms of withdrawal

What are treatments for substance abuse? 

400

Molly craves alcohol, experiences shaking hands, GI problems, sweating and pains in her stomach.

What is Withdrawal? 

400

memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotion, and reaction time

What are the effects of marijuana on the brain? 

400

21% of these students smoke cigarettes. 

What are middle school students? 

400

problems at school or romantic or family relationships, low self-esteem, social isolation, substance abuse and depression

What are risk factors for suicide? 

400

major risk for any incidents or injuries that correlate with substance abuse after effects

What is a nursing diagnosis for substance abuse? 

500

Henry does not feel any of the effects of alcohol, even in high amounts.

What is Tolerance? 

500

Liver metabolism, Kidney function, Lower muscle mass, Medication

What are physiological factors that impact elderly alcohol use? 

500

Lack of information about sexual health and rights, social pressure, emotional problems and troubled relationships, loosening of prohibitions

What are factors leading to teen pregnancy? 
500

Falls, Alcohol problem not identified as problem, Dementia 

What are risks of alcohol use in the elderly? 

500

Increases risk of lung cancer, tuberculosis, heart disease, emphysema, and other diseases.

What is tobacco use? 

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