Concepts of Chemical Dependency Chapter 5 & 6
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Angela0803 on September 13, 2011
Subjects:
HMS 258 Case Management and Substance Abuse
Description:
The Effects of Alcohol Abuse and Addiction
Abuse of and Addiction to Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Alcohol Use Disorder | A.U. D. |
| What are the four characteristics of alcohol addiction? | Using Alcohol on a daily basis Individual tries to limit the amount of alcohol use Participates in binge drinking Drinking more than what is socially acceptable |
| In the U. S. it is thought that ___% of all adults will consume alcohol at some point in their lives | 90 |
| It is thought that ___% of all adults are current alcohol users. | 60 |
| Factors that contribute to an individuals tolerance are_____and _____. | drinking history and genetic inheritance. |
| The acute syndrome that presents in such a manner that it maybe mistaken for conditions such as pneumonia, meningitis, sub-dermal hematoma,or infection involving the Central Nervous System unless the attending physician is aware of the individuals drinking history. | Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome |
| How the body makes changes to continue to function. | Tolerence |
| When was Barbituric acid discovered? | 1864 |
| Who invented Barbituric acid? | Aldolph von Bayer |
| Primary users of Barbiturates are in what age group? | Older population |
| What is one of the controversial uses of Barbiturates? | Lethal injection |
| Side effects of Barbiturate use. | Nausea Dizziness Impaired judgement/reaction Insomnia |
| Examples of commonly used Barbiturates | Amobarbital Aprobarbital Butabarbital |
| When injected, effects begin in seconds, and lasts for less than 30 minutes. Very lipid soluble. Useful in dental surgical procedures. | Ultra-short-acting barbiturates |
| Usually administered orally. Effects begin in 10 to 20 minutes and lasts for 3 to 4 hours. Elimination half-life maybe longer than duration of effect. Lipid solubility falls between that of ultra-short-acting and intermediate-duration barbiturates. | Short-acting barbiturates |
| Usually administered orally. Effects begin in approximately 1 hour. Effects of a single dose last for 6 to 8 hours. Elimination half-life may be longer than duration of effect. Moderately lipid soluble. | Intermediate-duration barbiturates |
| Usually administered orally. Effects of a single dose begin in about an hour and last for 6 to 12 hours. Elimination half-life may be longer than duration of effect. Lipid solubility less than that of Intermediate-duration barbiturates. | Long-acting barbiturates |
| Characteristics Mild level of intoxication | Sedation Slurred Speech Disorientation Ataxia Nystagmus |
| Characteristics Moderate level of intoxication | Coma Hypo-ventilation Depression of deep tendon reflexes |
| Characteristics Severe level of intoxication | Deep coma Gag reflex is absent Apnea Hypo-tension Shock Hypothermia |
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