Substance Abuse Disorder
stops attending and participating in regular activities, often get drunk or high, participate in dangerous activities, lie about the drug type they are using, and disrupted sleeping habits
What are signs of substance abuse?
When someone spends less time on things that used to matter like pursuing hobbies, hanging out with family and friends, etc.
What is loss of interest?
Marijuana, Alcohol, and Nicotine
What are substances most used by teenagers?
It is a substance that is smoked and can cause hallucinations and sometimes a loss of identity.
What is Marijuana?
alcohol
What is the most likely substance of abuse?
Helpline number to call for thoughts of suicide
What is 988?
Withdrawal symptoms.... Panic, muscle aches, nausea/vomiting, lacrimation or rhinorrhea, pupillary dilation, chills
What is opioid withdrawal?
Mood, activity, and memory changes.
What are the primary signs that a young person is abusing drugs?
This substance is legal in all 50 states if you are above the age of 21.
What is alcohol?
changes in physical appearance and behavior
What are outwards signs of substance abuse?
Uncontrolled use of substance despite harmful consequences
What is Substance Abuse Disorder?
Slurred speech, Lack of coordination, Drowsiness, Decreased B/P
What is alcohol intoxication?
Motor vehicle crashes, fall, drowning, violence, risky sexual behavior
What are harmful events caused from excessive alcohol use?
Patients with drug disorders are _______ as likely to suffer from mood and anxiety disorders.
What is twice?
evaluations, behavioral treatments, and detoxification to control the symptoms of withdrawal
What are treatments for substance abuse?
Molly craves alcohol, experiences shaking hands, GI problems, sweating and pains in her stomach.
What is Withdrawal?
memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotion, and reaction time
What are the effects of marijuana on the brain?
21% of these students smoke cigarettes.
What are middle school students?
problems at school or romantic or family relationships, low self-esteem, social isolation, substance abuse and depression
What are risk factors for suicide?
major risk for any incidents or injuries that correlate with substance abuse after effects
What is a nursing diagnosis for substance abuse?
Henry does not feel any of the effects of alcohol, even in high amounts.
What is Tolerance?
Liver metabolism, Kidney function, Lower muscle mass, Medication
What are physiological factors that impact elderly alcohol use?
Lack of information about sexual health and rights, social pressure, emotional problems and troubled relationships, loosening of prohibitions
Falls, Alcohol problem not identified as problem, Dementia
What are risks of alcohol use in the elderly?
Increases risk of lung cancer, tuberculosis, heart disease, emphysema, and other diseases.
What is tobacco use?