SBIRT - Modules 1 & 2 Study Guide

SBIRT - Modules 1 & 2 Study Guide SBIRT acronym - Answer-Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment Substance - Answer-refers to a wide array of different chemical substances, that when ingested, injected or inhaled can cause "psychoactive effects" - physical and/or psychological effects to the body Major Psychoactive Substances - Answer-methamphetamine, tobacco, club drugs, hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, and prescriptions medication Depressants (3 categories of psychoactive substances) - Answer-Referred to as "downers" that slow down the CNS to feel relaxed Examples - Alcohol - Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Ativan) - Opioids (Codeine, Heroin, Morphine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone) - Inhalants / Solvent (paint, glue, gases, nitrates) - Barbiturates (Nembutal, Seconal) EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 2/15 - Marijuana (low doses) Stimulants (3 categories of psychoactive substances) - Answer-Referred to as "uppers" that speed up the CNS to cause alertness and excitability Examples - Caffeine - Nicotine - Amphetamines (Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta) - Methamphetamine - Cocaine (coke) - Club drugs: MDMA (ecstasy, Adam, Molly), GHB (liquid x) Hallucinogens (3 categories of psychoactive substances) - Answer-Referred to as "psychedelics" that can cause euphoria with distorted perceptions of reality, awareness, and emotions Examples - LSD (acid) - Mescaline (peyote) EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 3/15 - Phencyclidine-PCP (angel dust), Ketamine (special K) - Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) - Marijuana (high doses) - Club drugs: MDMA (ecstasy, Adam, Molly), GHB (liquid x) Depressant effects of alcohol - Answer-memory loss, impaired judgement stroke weak immune system liver damage trembling/numb hands or feet inflammation of pancreas risk of fetal alcohol syndrome depression/anxiety premature aging heart failure breast, throat, liver cancer pain, ulcers & malnutrition impaired sensation, tendency to fall Stimulant effects of cocaine - Answer-Short-term effects: EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 4/15 Euphoric, energetic, talkative, alert, paranoia, restlessness, vertigo, and anxiety Feelings of pleasure Dilated pupils, seizures, headaches, stroke Disturbed heart rhythm/heart attacks and constricted blood vessels Nausea and abdominal pain Long-term effects: Decreased immune function Lack of appetite and malnourishmen