The neurotransmitter that is released more when substances are being abused. This causes a feeling of euphoria.
What is dopamine
100
3 causes of substance abuse that were talked about in the mind map
What is a broken home, experiment, pressure, prescription dependency, curiosity, coping mechanism
100
2 physical signs of drug use
What is drug tolerance, bloodshot eyes, irregular pupils, changes in appetite, changes in sleep pattern, un-kept appearance, tremors, impaired co-ordination, slurred speech
100
What does the CIWA stand for
What is Clinical institute withdrawl assessment
100
The process of removing the drug and toxins from the body
What is detox
200
The area of the brain that dopamine helps control
What is the brains pleasure and reward centre
200
An example of a broken home that could lead to substance abuse
What is abusive home, neglect and family history of substance abuse
200
3 behavioural signs of substance abuse
What is changes in behaviour, neglecting responsibilities, strained relationships, life revolving around drug use, no longer participating in activities, changes in social circle, borrow or steal money.
200
What type of withdrawal does the CIWA assess
What is Alcohol
200
The common place for alcoholics to seek help and support
What is AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
300
This happens after prolonged use of drugs
What is a tolerance is built
300
Pressures that people encounter that lead to drug use
What is family, work, school
300
Changes in behaviour you might expect to see. list 3
What is Mood swings, irritability, anger, hyperactivity, agitation, anxious or paranoid
300
Who diagnoses a patient with a substance abuse problem
What is a Psycologist
300
A clinic use for patients who abuse opioids-to try and reduce their use of drugs and get their "fix" safely
What is a methadone clinic
400
What feeling causes drugs to become addictive
What is a feeling of euphoria
400
Not outlined on the mind map, this is the main reason people believe teens use drugs
What is peer pressure
400
What you would expect to see in pupils of a substance abuser
What is pupils that are larger or smaller than normal
400
What is one important question if you suspect substance abuse
What is do they have a history of substance abuse or have substance abuse in the family
400
What is a common medication used to treat withdrawal symptoms
What is Ativan
500
This is what happens when the body builds a tolerance to the drug
What is larger amounts of the drug are needed to get the same effect
500
People use drugs to try and treat...
What is stress, anxiety, depression
500
Physical signs of changes in appetite
What is recent weight loss or gain
500
What will the head to toe assessment tell you if you suspect substance abuse
What is if the patient exhibits any typical signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
500
List 2 other medications that help with substance abuse
What is Disulfiram, Naltrexone, Acamprostate, methadone, buprenorphine