Substance Use Terminology
When someone uses an excessive amount of a substance.
Overdose
THC, Marijuana, and hashish are all examples of what substance class?
Cannabis
Name this factor of substance abuse:
____ pressure and the basic need to belong
Peer
The patient with a history of alcoholism is at risk for this.
Delirium Tremens (DTs)
Name a 12-step recovery program
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous
When someone stops using a substance to which they are addicted. This can cause mental and physical distress.
Withdrawal
Alcohol, narcotics, and sedatives are all examples of what substance class?
Depressants
Name this factor of substance abuse:
A _____ of substance abuse in the home or community environments.
History
This neurological syndrome is caused by a nutritional deficit of thiamine and niacin in people with alcohol use disorder.
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Name one medication that can ease detoxification
Niacin, Thiamine (B1)
Physiologic and psychological dependence on a substance
Addiction
Caffeine, cocaine, nicotine, and amphetamines are all examples of what substance class?
Stimulants
Name the prevention guideline for substance abuse:
If substances are started at a ______age, this increases the potential for abuse and dependency.
Name at least two clues of an impaired nurse or healthcare provider.
p.261 (multiple examples); social isolation, unkempt appearance, frequent breaks/absences, repeatedly volunteering for extra shifts, offers to give meds for other nurses, slurred speech/poor motor coordination, bloodshot eyes, clients report ineffective pain relief
A good ______ ________ should include sober, substance-free people.
support system
When the brain adapts to repeated dosing, requiring greater amounts of substance to achieve the same effect
Tolerance
Morphine, codeine, heroin, oxycodone, and opium are all examples of what substance class?
Opiates/Opioids
Name the prevention guideline for substance abuse:
Never use another person's ______ medications.
Prescription/Prescribed
How many phases of substance dependence?
Four (first use "high", hangover effects & "feeling guilty", dependency lifestyle begins, full dependency/addiction)
What are the long-term goals for the person recovering from substance abuse?
complete abstinence/substance-free and a productive member of society
Pattern of coping mechanisms leading to self-defeating behaviors; feeling a responsibility to the person using the substance
Codependency
LSD and PCP are examples of what substance class?
Hallucinogens
Name this factor of substance abuse:
The _____ often glamorizes substances like alcohol and tobacco, promoting the idea that using substances enhances fun and popularity.
Media
Substance use can result in serious health, life, and societal problems. Name one example of how substance use can affect one of these areas.
Job loss (impacts economy, too), criminal behavior, cost to healthcare system, increase in child abuse/neglect, premature deaths
What is the name of the questionnaire used to assess alcohol dependency?
CAGE