Forms of Substance Abuse
When someone uses an excessive amount of a substance.
Overdose
THC, Marijuana, and hashish are all examples of what substance?
Cannabis
Name this factor of substance abuse:
____ pressure and the basic need to belong
Peer
An empty pill bottle next to a unconscious person is what?
A sign of substance abuse
SAMPLE stands for what?
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last oral intake, and events leading up to the incident.
When someone stops using a substance to which they are addicted. This can cause mental and physical distress.
Withdrawal
Alcohol, narcotics, sedatives, and tranquilizers are all examples of what substance?
Depressants
Name this factor of substance abuse:
A _____ of substance abuse in the home or community environments.
History
Cannabis
The first thing you want to do when you see a potential substance abuse emergency is what?
Size up the scene to be sure that it is safe.
When someone feels the compulsive need to use a substance.
Addiction
Stimulants
Name the prevention guideline for substance abuse:
Always keep ________ in their original, marked containers.
Medications
Drowsiness, confusion, slurred speech, slow heart rate, and poor coordination are all symptoms of what abused substance?
Depressants
True or False:
Your initial care for substance abuse or misuse requires that you know the specific substance taken.
False
When someone continually uses a substance, its effect on the body often decrease.
Tolerance
Morphine, codeine, heroin, oxycodone, and opium are all examples of what substance?
Opioid narcotics
Name the prevention guideline for substance abuse:
Never use another person's ______ medications.
Prescribed
Sudden mood changes, a flushed face, claiming to hear/see something that is not present, and being anxious or frightened are all symptoms of what abused substance?
Hallucinogen
Fill in the blank for this step of providing care for substance abuse:
Keep the patient from getting _____ or overheated.
Chilled
The desire to continually use a substance.
Dependency
LSD, DET, DMT, PCP, and peyote are all examples of what substance?
Hallucinogens
Name this factor of substance abuse:
_____ glamorization, especially of alcohol and tobacco, promoting the idea that using substances enhances fun and popularity.
Media
True or False:
It is safe to assume a patient that who is disoriented, stumbling, and has an alcoholic oder on their breathe is intoxicated by alcohol or other drugs?
False
What may a potential substance abuse emergency patient do while you try to provide care.
Potentially become aggressive or uncooperative