Chapter #10
$9 billion
Who started the war on drugs?
President Nixon
This type of care is only used to maintain symptoms of serious illnesses.
Palliative care
How many Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease?
5 million Americans
How many teenage mothers have more than one child?
1 in 6
Where was marijuana originally placed on the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)?
How many Americans suffer from chronic pain?
Approximately 116 million
How many seniors die from Alzheimer's disease?
1 in 3
Who faces the greatest risk of contracting HIV?
Gay and bisexual men
This drug can cause someone to mimic the signs of psychosis.
LSD
This mental illness is the most dangerous/life-threatening
Eating disorders
When discussing victimization among those with disabilities, what percentage of victimization is perpetrated by acquaintances, strangers, and intimate partners?
40%, 29%, and 13% respectively
What is the best measure to prevent HIV?
Using condoms
What is the crack cocaine sentencing disparity?
The crack cocaine sentencing disparity is used to explain the difference in mandatory sentencing between crack and powder cocaine. Until President Obama reduced this disparity, it was 100 to 1. This meant it would take 100 grams of powder cocaine to receive the same sentence one would receive for 1 gram of crack cocaine.
Hint*eating disorders
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa respectively
Major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and personality disorders (i.e. Schizoid personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder, etc.).
When dealing with crises related to HIV and AIDS, what are three of the four types of clients you might encounter? List and describe them.
1. The Worried Well: This person believes that they MIGHT have HIV or AIDs and that they could have contracted it from a secret sexual encounter. Often, they may feel guilty about an extramarital sexual encounter or one that contradicts their "known" sexual orientation.
2. Thinking about Getting Tested: This person is not sure whether or not they want to receive an HIV test. Sometimes, the person just assumes they are "positive" and engages in abstinence or protective sexual behaviors.
3. Dealing with an HIV Positive Test Result: This person just received the news that they have HIV and need to process. They are likely to encounter two struggles; a) the need to tell/disclose to sexual partners and b) the need to alter sexual practices.
4. Those who start developing symptoms but have not YET been tested: These individuals MAY or may NOT have HIV, but have some of the symptoms and are generally afraid of getting close to other people.
When treating alcoholism, some recommend using aversive conditioning (aka Throw Up Therapy). What is this therapy? Detail the steps involved.
This therapy is modeled after Pavlov's Classical Conditioning. It involves pairing nausea and alcohol to condition the alcoholic to dislike alcohol. The steps involve:
1. Making the person endure detoxification and ensuring that they have an empty stomach.
2. Making them drink 2 large glasses of salt water and Emetine (a drug that induces nausea).
3. Placing their favorite liquor in front of them (to induce nausea).
4. Giving them a "butterfly" - beer and a substance meant to induce nausea.
5. Giving them truth serum and asking if they would like another drink. If they say yes, they must start over.
When treating those with eating disorders, we want to follow the AMC framework. What is it? Describe each step.
A: Addressing shared anxiety and compulsivity with all members of the family.
M: Discussing the meanings of the symptoms and the impact they have on the family.
C: Consequences of the illness (i.e. dangers associated)
What are the stages of Alzheimer's disease? List and describe them.
Middle stage: The person experiences a decline in their cognitive abilities and processes. They will experience more confusion and need more help from caretakers. They may wander around and get lost.
Late stage: This, sadly, occurs when there is a complete deterioration of the personality and the person can no longer control their motor skills or their bodily functions. They are now completely dependent on others.