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Types of Drugs
SUD Treatment
General Knowledge
Withdrawal Symptoms for _________
How to Tell if someone is under the influence of ____________
100
Give an example of a depressant.

Alcohol

Benzodiazepine

100

What are the two medications used for Medication Assisted Treatments? 

Suboxone, Methadone

100

What are the 3 ways to administer a drug test? 

Hair, urine, blood

100

Name 3 withdrawal symptoms for alcohol

tremor in hand or tongue, may experience nausea, weakness, elevated blood pressure & pulse, anxiety, cravings, depressed mood, irritability, headache, and insomnia.

100

Alcohol (give 2) 

  • Slurred speech
  • Bloodshot eyes
  • Lack of coordination
  • Rambling or repetitive statements
  • Difficulty standing up or walking
  • Disorientation
  • Agitation or anxiety
200

Give an example of a hallucinogen.

Marijuana,

Mushrooms

LSD

Bath salts

200

What are the 3 assessment tools that NYAP uses to help in assess substance use?

ASAM, MAST, DAST

200

What is the difference between substance misuse and substance abuse?

  • Drug misuse: unintentional/inappropriate use of prescribed or OTC drugs; like taking more than prescribed, using old medicines to self-treat new symptoms, mixing alcohol with other types of drugs
  • Drug abuse: more intense misuse of drug, like to the point of addiction, for purpose of recreation, perceived necessity and/or convenience.
200

Name 3 withdrawal symptoms for opioids.

  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Pupils dilated.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Insomnia.
  • Anxiety.
  • Increased body temperature.
  • Racing heart.
  • Muscle and bone pain.
  • Sweating.
  • Chills.
  • High blood pressure.
200

Marijuana (give 2)

- red eyes

- poor muscle coordination

- delayed reaction times 

- increased appetite 

300

Give an example of a stimulant. 

Amphetamines

Cocaine

Methamphetamines

PCP

MDMA/Molly/Ecstasy

300

Describe harm reduction. 

Acknowledging that even with prevention and abstinence efforts some clients will still use. Limiting use, taking safety precautions, needle exchange sites, safe environment.

300

What counts as 1 drink of alcohol? 

12 ounces beer (5%), 8 ounces malt liquor (7%), 5 ounces wine, 1.5 ounces distilled spirits

300

Name 3 withdrawal symptoms for hallucinogens.

Not all create withdrawal effects; stiff muscles, difficulties breathing, rapid heart rate, extreme changes in body temperature, cravings, headaches, sweating, and seizures.

300

Opioids (give 2)

  • Needle marks on arms and legs from intravenous (injected) use
  • Constricted, “pinpoint” pupils
  • Having trouble staying awake, or falling asleep at inappropriate times
  • Flushed, itchy skin
  • Withdrawing from social activities that were once enjoyed
  • Sudden and dramatic mood swings that seem out of character
  • Impulsive actions and decision-making
400

Give an example of an opioid. 

Heroin

Fentanyl

Oxycodone

400

Who does your client need to sign a release of information for when doing substance use work with someone who is at least 16 years old?

Their parent/guardian/caregiver

400

What are the stages of change? (there are 6)

Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse

400

Name 3 withdrawal symptoms for amphetamines.

Fatigue, increased appetite, body twitches, slowed reaction, aches and pains, irritability, depression, vivid dreams, difficulties concentrating

400

Stimulants (give 2) 

  • Dilated pupils
  • Restlessness
  • Hyperactivity
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Sweating
  • Jitteriness
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Hyper-focus
  • Flight of ideas
  • Racing thoughts
  • Anxiety or nervousness
  • Increased sense of well-being or confidence
500

What is one of the most commonly misused prescription drugs?

Vicodin

Xanax

Prozac

Oxycodone

Klonopin

500

What are the different levels of care listed on the ASAM to assist in providing treatment for substance use?

Outpatient, IOP, PHP, Residential, and Detox/hospitalization

500

What is Wernicke's Encephalopathy?

Caused by thiamine deficiency often associated with alcoholism
-confusion, loss of muscle coordination (leg tremors) and vision changes (abnormal eye movements, double vision, eyelid drooping)

500

What are the two substances that you can die from the detox process from?

Alcohol and Benzodiazepines

500

What are some signs of an opioid overdose?

  • unconsciousness
  • very small pupils
  • slow or shallow breathing
  • vomiting
  • an inability to speak
  • faint heartbeat
  • limp arms and legs
  • pale skin
  • purple lips and fingernails