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Intoxication
Withdrawal
Treatments
Rando Factoids
100
A pattern of substance use leading to impairment or distress manifested by one or more in a year period: 1. Failure to fulfill obligations at work, school or home 2. Use in dangerous situations 3. Recurrent substance related legal problems 4. Continued use despite social or interpersonal problems
What is Substance Abuse?
100
Euphoria, Impaired coordination, Mild tachycardia, Conjunctival injection, Dry mouth, Increased Appetite
What is Marijuana Intoxication?
100
Insomnia, Anxiety, Tremor, Irritability, Anorexia, Tachycardia, Hyperreflexia, Hypertension, Fever, Seizures, Hallucinations, Delerium
What is Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?
100
Chlordiazepoxide, Thiamine, Glucose, Naloxone
What is Treatment for Alcohol W/D?
100
Approximately 17%
What is the lifetime prevalence of substance abuse or dependence in the US?
200
Pattern of substance use leading to impairment or distress manifested by at least three in a year period: 1. Tolerance 2. Withdrawal 3. Using substance more than originally intended 4. Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down on use 5. Significant time spent on getting, using or recovering from substance 6. Decreased social, occupational or recreational activities 7. Continued use despite problems
What is Substance Dependence?
200
Euphoria, Tachy/Bradycardia, Nausea, Dilated pupils, Weight loss, Chills, Sweating, Arrhythmias, Hallucinations
What is Cocaine Intoxication?
200
Malaise, Fatigue, Depression, Hunger, Constricted Pupils, Vivid Dreams, Psychomotor agitation or retardation
What is Cocaine Withdrawal?
200
Ammonium chloride, Benzo, Haloperidol
What is Treatment for PCP Intoxication?
200
Caffeine, Alcohol, and Nicotine
What is the most commonly used substances?
300
The development of a substance-specific syndrome due to cessation of substance use that has been heavy and prolonged
What is Withdrawal?
300
Recklessness, Impulsiveness, Impaired judgment, Nystagmus, Muscle rigidity, High tolerance to pain
What is PCP Intoxication?
300
Autonomic hyperactivity (tachycardia, sweating), Insomnia, Anxiety, Tremor, Nausea/Vomiting, Delirium, Hallucinations
What is Sedative-Hypnotic Withdrawal?
300
Diazepam, Tegretol, Valproic Acid
What is Treatment for Sedative-Hypnotic W/D?
300
Alcohol
What is the most common co-ingestant in drug overdoses?
400
The need for increased amounts of substance to achieve the desired effect OR diminished effect if using the same amount of the substance
What is Tolerance?
400
Drowsiness, Slurred speech, Incoordination, Ataxia, Mood lability, Impaired Judgement, Nystagmus, Respiratory depression
What is Sedative-Hypnotic Intoxication?
400
Dysphoria, Insomnia, Lacrimation, Rhinorrhea, Yawning, Weakness, Sweating, Piloerection, N/V, Fever, Dilated Pupils, Muscle Ache
What is Opiate Withdrawal?
400
Clonidine, Buprenorphine
What is Treatment for Opiate W/D?
400
100-150 mg/dL
What is the BAL in which more than 50% of adults show obvious signs of alcohol intoxication
500
Can cause low birth weight and persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn
What is harms of Cigarette Smoking during pregnancy?
500
Drowsiness, N/V, Constipation, Slurred Speech, Constricted Pupils, Seizures, Respiratory depression
What is Opiate Intoxication?
500
Intense craving, Dysphoria, Anxiety, Increased appetite, Irritability, Insomnia
What is Nicotine Withdrawal?
500
Flumazenil
What is Treatment for Benzo O/D?
500
15-20%
What is Mortality Rate for Delirium tremens?