Random Substance Use 1
Misuse of drugs can cause changes in cognition, behavior, or emotions. May be due to intoxication. When it becomes excessive, can lead to this.
A Substance Use Disorder.
Drugs that have a calming effect on the central nervous system, including alcohol and benzodiazepines.
What are depressants?
this is the BAC of 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood = 0.08%.
What is the legal limit of intoxication in all States but Utah? (In Utah, it is 0.05%.)
Bipolar consists of these two major mental health conditions
What is depression and mania
these are 2 of the main drugs in the family of stimulants?
What is cocaine and coffee
accept methamphetamines
Repeated exposure to a drug causing it to be less effective, leading the person to want/need more of it to bring about the initial effect(s).
What is tolerance?
The neurotransmitter that is involved in the pleasurable aspects of most drugs and can lead to addiction.
What is Dopamine?
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms that can be lethal and typically include tremors, racing heart, hallucinations, confusion, etc., and are in need of medical supervision.
What are “delirium tremens”, withdrawal effects from alcohol?
people in manic phase often have this symptom involving sleep
decreased need for sleep
this Increases levels of dopamine, also used in treating ADHD in children.
What are amphetamines?
Alcohol stimulates receptors of this “inhibitory” neurotransmitter , which brings about the depressant effects.
inhibitory means suppressing
What is GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)?
Unpleasant and potentially dangerous effects following the cessation of a drug that has been addictive.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
Euphoria, increased talkativeness, mild excitement.
What are the initial features when beginning ingestion of alcohol (at 50-100 mg/100ml)?
this is a common category of medications used for Bipolar disorder
Mood stabilizers
Opioid drug that brings about euphoria initially, but leads to agitation after the euphoria fades.
What is heroin?
Opioids bind to neuron receptors (opiate-type receptors) that normally receive messages from these that are naturally produced.
What are endorphins (& enkephalins)?
1) The amount of Fentanyl it takes to be lethal. 2) Approximate number of deaths annually from Fentanyl (& other opioids).
What is 2 mg? What is 100,000 or more?
this organ in the body processes alcohol
What is the liver
besides medication for Bipolar disorder , this is a common intervention for treatment
What is psychotherapy
this class of medication consists of Benzodiazepines such as Ativan and Xanax, which help to calm the nervous system down from panic, seizures, etc.
What are Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety) medications)?
Marijuana comes from the hemp plant (cannabis sativa) and contains this ingredient that causes the "high."
What is Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)?
Craving connected to changes in normal bodily functions.
What is physical dependence of a drug?
This medication is used for treatment of alcohol use disorder
What is naltrexone
mood stabilizers for Bipolar disorder have this common side effect
What is weight gain
excessive alcohol use can lead to this illness which is end stage
What is cirrhosis ?