Cluster A
People with this PD seem odd or eccentric, and may have odd beliefs such as clairvoyance and telepathy.
What is Schizotypal PD?
People with this PD are dramatic, attention-seeking and seductive.
What is Histrionic PD?
This PD is often confused with another disorder with a similar name.
What is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
12-Step self-help program for alcoholics.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Partial opioid agonist used for opiate addiction which is safer and has less side effects than methadone.
What is buprenorphine?
People with this PD have an indifference to other people and are typically unable to experience pleasure.
What is schizoid personality disorder?
Individuals with this PD show disregard for social norms, lack remorse, and often end up in jail.
What is antisocial personality disorder?
This PD is characterized by extreme shyness.
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder?
Vitamin deficiency common in alcoholism, causes Wernicke's encephalopathy.
What is thiamine?
Available as a nasal spray, this drug is widely available to law enforcement and family of addicts.
What is nalaxone (Narcan)?
Folks with this PD are quite suspicious of others and are constantly ready for any real or imagined threat.
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
This PD is characterized by intense and chaotic relationships, affective instability and self-harm.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
A person with this PD can be described as "clingy."
What is Dependent Personality Disorder?
Term to describe behaviors common to family members of addicts who enable their addiction.
What is codependency?
Drug that reduces cravings for alcohol or opioids.
What is naltrexone (Vivitrol)?
Under stress, people with this disorder may decompensate and demonstrate psychotic symptoms.
What is schizotypal PD?
People with this PD have an exaggerated sense of self-worth, believing they are superior to others.
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
People with this PD are overly disciplined and preoccupied with following rules.
What is OCPD?
Withdrawal symptoms which start 4-6 hours after the last drink.
What are tremors, sweating, hypertension and tachycardia?
Two drug classes used during alcohol withdrawal to reduce agitation and possibility of seizures.
What are anticonvulsants and benzodiazepines?
People with this PD maintain their self-esteem by attributing their shortcomings to others and don't accept responsibility for their behaviors.
What is Paranoid PD?
People with this PD fear they will be abandoned yet they push people away with their manipulative and intense behaviors.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
People with this PD often assume the submissive role in a relationship and are overly generous and thoughtful.
What is Dependent Personality Disorder?
Withdrawal symptoms which occur on the 2nd or 3rd day after the last drink.
What are delirium tremens?
Drug which causes N/V, throbbing head, tachycardia and respiratory difficulty if alcohol is ingested.
What is disulfiram (Antabuse)?