Substance Abuse Disorders
This term describes the compulsive seeking and use of a substance despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction
This medication, often referred to by its brand name Suboxone, is used in the treatment of opioid addiction
What is buprenorphine
This term describes a plan of care tailored to the needs of a patient struggling with substance abuse."
What is an individualized care plan
This class of medications is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and includes drugs like lorazepam and alprazolam.
What are benzodiazepines
What are stimulants
A pattern of excessive alcohol use in a short period, leading to acute intoxication.
What is binge drinking
This type of therapy focuses on altering destructive behaviors through reinforcement strategies.
What is behavioral therapy
In case of an opioid overdose, nurses may administer this life-saving medication.
What is naloxone
This medication, often known by its brand name Prozac, is an SSRI used to treat depression
What is fluoxetine
This atypical antipsychotic medication, known by the brand name Zyprexa, is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
What is Olanzipine
This disorder is characterized by the use of multiple substances simultaneously
What is polysubstance abuse
This 12-step program is one of the most widely known support groups for people recovering from alcoholism."
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
This nursing intervention involves collaborating with social services and community resources to provide patients with a comprehensive support system.
This mood stabilizer is the first-line treatment for bipolar disorder and requires regular monitoring of blood levels.
What is lithium
This medication, commonly known as Effexor, is an SNRI used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder
What is venlafaxine
This stimulant drug, derived from the coca plant, can lead to severe psychological dependence
What is cocaine
This type of facility provides a safe environment for detoxification and intensive treatment for substance abuse
What is an inpatient rehabilitation center
Where is our Behavioral Health Unit located at BHDM?
6th floor
This antipsychotic medication, used to treat schizophrenia, can cause side effects like tardive dyskinesia and requires monitoring for extrapyramidal symptoms
What is haloperidol
This medication, often used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), belongs to the class of SSRIs.
What is sertraline
A synthetic opioid, 50-100 times more potent than morphine, often associated with overdose deaths
What is fentanyl
This medication, used in opioid addiction treatment, acts as an opioid antagonist, blocking the effects of opioids.
What is naltrexone
Nurses may use this type of assessment tool to screen for substance use disorders.
What is a screening tool
This medication, known as an SNRI, is used to treat both depression and chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia
What is duloxetine
Geodon, the brand name for this medication, is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
What is ziprasidone