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Psych Midterm

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Addiction can be either physical or psychological. a. A behavioral pattern of compulsive drug use.
Physical very dangerous to withdraw without chemical dependency. Needs close supervision.
Psychological not dangerous to stop with medical tx.
Tolerance physiologic result of repeated doses or ingestions where same dose/amount no longer gives the same effect.
Habituation to frequent or cause addiction.
Theories of Dependency-Biologic not clearly understood. There may be gene that alcoholics have that the rest of us don’t have. It may be why it seems hereditary.
Theories of Dependency-Sociocultural environment. Who your with and what you are doing.
Theories of Dependency-Behavioral learned to be a maladaptive way of doing/dealing with stress and anxiety
Theories of Dependency-Interpersonal correlation of infant-mother bonding.
Drug dependency considered a physical illness: 1. Incurability 2. Genetic predisposition to develop addiction under the right circumstances. 3. Cured by total abstinence
Personality traits: 1. Self-centered 2. Strong need to be in control of others 3. Seeking Attention 4. Great difficulty delaying gratification
Consequence/Patterns 1. Withdrawal 2. Symptoms 3. Alcohol 4. Significant work
Defense Mechanisms Utilized-Denial minimize/deny problem of alcoholism
Defense Mechanisms Utilized-Rationalization attempt to justify reason for abuse
Defense Mechanisms Utilized-Intellectualization person focuses only objective facts as a way of dealing with conflict of feelings and emotions. (Repress) avoiding dealing with unconscious conflicts or emotions
Defense Mechanisms Utilized-Projection shifting blame to someone or something else
ALCOHOL • Most commonly abused drug in US • Often progressive and fatal
Alcoholism primary chronic disease. Psychosocial/environmental factors that influence development.
Alcoholism-Characterized: 1. Continuous or periodic impaired control over drinking. 2. Preoccupation with alcohol. 3. Use of alcohol despite adverse reaction. 4. Distortions in thinking which equates to denial.
Alcoholism-Simple Intoxication: usually last about 12 hours followed by hangover beginning 4-6 hours after last drink.
Alcoholism-Symptoms: 1. Headache 2. Sweating 3. Vomiting 4. Thirst 5. Fatigue 6. Blurred vision 7. dizziness
Alcoholism-Chronic use: 1. Regular ingestion of large quantity of alcohol. 2. Regular/heavy drinking on weekends 3. Binges followed by long periods of abstinence.
Alcoholism-Physical Addiction: Cells does not function without alcohol.
Alcoholism-Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: physiologic/behavioral symptoms begin when blood alcohol drops. Seizures, agitation
Alcoholism - Stages of Withdrawal-Early withdrawal: 6-12 hours after last drink!
Alcoholism - Stages of Withdrawal-Early withdrawal: a. Symptoms: anxious, irritable, agitated, tremors, sweating, nausea, vomiting
Alcoholism - Stages of Withdrawal-Major withdrawal: onset of seizures, hallucinations, DT’s (delirium & tremors), 3 days without alcohol, NEEDS SUPERVISION!!!!!!!!!!!
Alcoholism - Stages of Withdrawal-Major withdrawal: a. Symptoms increased bp, increased temp (fry brain), increased pulse (cardiac arrest)
Alcoholism - Stages of Withdrawal-Medical Complications 1. Cirrhosis of the liver (no clotting, no bleeding) 2. Pancreatitis 3. GI Bleeding
WERNICKE’S ENCEPHALOPATHY Vitamin B1 deficiency. Standard ER protocol for alcoholics. B1 shot and MVI bag (banana bag) IV. It can progress to KORSAKOFF’S PSYCHOSIS
WERNICKE’S ENCEPHALOPATHY-Symptoms: memory loss, delirium, unsteady gait, altered LOC leading to coma.
KORSAKOFF’S PSYCHOSIS Niacin & vitamin B1 deficiency. Degeneration of cerebellum and peripheral nervous system. IT IS PERMANENT
KORSAKOFF’S PSYCHOSIS-Symptoms: dementia, amnesia, psychosis
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME Drinks in excess during pregnancy
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME-Symptoms: low birth weight, growth deficiency, learning disability, heart defect, facial malformation, hyperactive
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME-Treatment 1. Active family involvement. 2. 12 step AA 3. No mouthwash or rubbing alcohol 4. Antabuse- daily – makes you get sick if you drink. 5. Interventions.
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME-Relapse Prevention New friends. Relapse is high. Indentifying triggers. What people need to do to prevent.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE-Stimulants PSYCHE. amphetamines, crack, cocaine, nicotine, caffeine, ice
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE-OPIODS PHYSICAL . heroin, morphine, Demerol, opium, methadone
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE-Depressants PHYSICAL . sedatives, hypnotics, antolytics (antianxiety meds), sleep meds
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE-Hallucinogens PHYSICAL (EXCEPT LSD) LSD, PCP, ecstasy, marijuana
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE-Narcotics PSYCHE AND PHYSICAL
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE-Inhalants PSYCHE. aerosol cans, gasoline, huffing
STIMULANTS 1. Used in daily basis or binges orally/IM 2. Psychologically addicting
STIMULANTS-Symptoms: 1. Hyperactivity 2. Irritability 3. Combativeness 4. Paranoia 5. Increased pulse/heart rate 6. Increased bp 7. Pupil dilation (amphetamines) 8. Reduction of appetite/fatigue 9. Increase in concentration (initially)
STIMULANTS-Withdrawal 1. No physical symptom 2. Depression/sense of crashing – antidepressant 3. Psychosis- usually for 1 yr after addiction. a. Cocaine remains in brain 10 days after use.
STIMULANTS-Complications 1. Cerebral hemorrhage (stroke) 2. MI 3. Seizures 4. Overdose of crack – resp failure
STIMULANTS-Treatment 1. Antidepressant 2. Neuroleptics (mood disorders) seizure drugs 3. Calcium channel blocker – craving
OPIODS Can be locked up in a room
OPIODS-Physiological effects of opiods 1. Respiratory depression 2. Drowsiness 3. Euphoria 4. Emotional lobility (up and down) 5. Lack of sexual drive 6. Apathy
OPIODS-Pathophysiology highly addictive, works on opiod receptors on CNS. Psychologically/physically addicting.
OPIODS-Withdrawal 1. Tearing of eyes 2. Runny nose 3. Sweating 4. Fever 5. Chills 6. Muscle/joint pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Restlessness 9. Irritability
OPIODS - Treatment-Methadone alleviates craving but does not produce high a. From heroin (antedote) b. Use for chronic pain
OPIODS - Treatment-2. Clonidine/catapress a. Also used for HTN and cravings
OPIODS - Treatment-Narcan antedote of opiod, standard drug for overdose a. Respiratory depression b. Heroin- can cause acute withdrawal c. May have to give again (rebound)
DEPRESSANTS-Symptoms: 1. Respiratory depression 2. Over sedation 3. Impaired coordination 4. Brain Damage
DEPRESSANTS-Treatment 1. Inhouse detox (med supervision) 2. Need to taper the drug
HALLUCINOGENS LSD is not physically addicting - it is used to enhance awareness.
HALLUCINOGENS-ADVERSE “Bad Trip”. Paranoid, depressed, frightening hallucinations LONG TERM EFFECT: can become psychotic, paranoid, flashbacks
PCP physically addictive 2. severe withdrawal symptoms 3. psychotic state similar to schizophrenics 4. unpredictable violence 5. enormous strength 6. no pain
PCP-Complications 1. vital signs: severely elevated temp, bp, hyperthermia, HTN, dangerous self and others
PCP-Treatment 1. decrease stimuli when restrained 2. halidol (sedate) Need to watch closely
MARIJUANA 1. psychologically addictive 2. useable for chemotherapy – glaucoma, vomiting, nausea
MARIJUANA-Symptoms: 1. distortion of time/space, heightened awareness, sedative effect. Chemo pts, AIDS
INHALANTS-risk progressive brain damage, kidney, liver, cardiac arrest. No physical withdrawal symptoms
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