Case Study
Did this story end happily?
Yes
Name two enzymes that increase activity during pregnancy?
P450 (CYP), CYP34a, Cyp2d6, Cyp3cc9, CYp2a6, Ugt1a4, UGT2B7
What percentage of 12-20 year olds report binge drinking last month?
60.2%
Alcoholism is common to all socioeconomic groups T/F
True
Is there a cure for drug addiction?
No, only management
What was the age of the mother in our case study?
45 years old
Name two enzymes that decrease in activity during pregnancy?
Cyp1a2 and Cyp2c19
What is more likely than parental substance abuse to lead to adolescent substance use?
Social contagion (siblings and peers)
Substance abuse is a weakness of character? T/F
False. Substance abuse is a disease
Why is drug use so dangerous to adolescents?
Their prefrontal cortex is still developing. They have a lower impulse control than adults.
What was the son in our case study addicted to?
Cannabis and Heroin
Does Cholinesterase increase or decrease in activity during pregnancy?
decreases
8th grader drug use is up by how much from 2016-2020?
61%
What is the most common reason for children being placed into the foster system?
Substance abusing parents/guardians.
Name two community resources.
Barth Clinic, Northpoint, Comprehensive healthcare, Yakima county
What drug did the mother use to forget her son's problems?
Alcohol
Which illicit drug does cholinesterase metabolize?
Cocaine
What percentage of OD deaths are aged 15-24?
11.2%
Parental substance abuse increases their risk for . . . (+100 for both)
Poor parenting behaviors
Relapse rates for drug addiction are similar to what?
Chronic medical illness relapse.
What was the mother's comment on the experience she had at the hospital?
"very, very, nice"
Why is the enzyme that metabolizes nicotine increased during pregnancy?
The increased estrogen during pregnancy causes the enzyme to increase.
How many teens aged 12-17 met the criteria for Alcohol use disorder in the last year?
407,000
What adverse effects are siblings of substance abusers likely to expereince?
Depression and lack of social support.
What is the most commonly abused substance in teens and young adults?
Alcohol