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A maladaptive pattern of use, clinically significant impairment or distress, 3+ of
the following, occurring at any time in the same 12 months:
1. Tolerance
2. Withdrawal
3. Substance taken in larger amounts over a longer period than was intended
4. Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use
5. Great deal of time spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance, use the
substance, or recover from its effects
6. Important activities given up or reduced because of use
7. Use has continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical
or psychological problem likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the
substance
CAGE questionnaire
Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking?
Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking?
Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves
(Eyeopener)?
Alcohol intoxication symptoms
• Odor of alcohol
• Slurred speech
• Diminished coordination
• Reduced inhibitions and impaired judgment ~Nystagmus
• Partial or complete unconsciousness
• Breathing slow and deep
• Face flushed then becomes pale
• Nausea or vomiting
• Incontinence (involuntary urination)
NOTE: Often a person suffering from a diabetic emergency may appear
intoxicated.
, Alcohol withdrawal symptoms
-appear within 4-12 hrs
-abd cramping
-vomiting
Autonomic Hyperactivity
-tremors
-restlessness
-inability to sleep
-TACHYCARDIA
-HTN
-increased RR, temp
-diaphoresis
-transient hallucinations or illusions
-anxiety
-tonic clonic/Grand mal seizures
delirium tremens Delirium
tremens (DTs)
A dramatic withdrawal reaction that some people who are dependent on alcohol
have. It consists of confusion, clouded consciousness, and terrifying visual
hallucinations. Usually start 48-72 hours after cessation of alcohol.
How long does it take for crack to take affect when smoked?
4-6 seconds and lasts 5-7 minutes.
Ecstasy (MDMA)
A synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen that produces euphoria and social
intimacy.
•Risk of hyperthermia & prolonged exertion=death
How long does depression last after Ecstasy wears off?
3-4 days
What is important to do when taking MDMA
Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration
Molly
Marketed as a purer version of MDMA
•Usually sold in capsules; popular with raves (2000s) •Sold as 100% pure, but has
other chemicals usually •Synthetic cathinones-bathsalts, cannibalistic behavior
•Caffeine or Cocaine
•Para-methoxyzamphetamine (Stimulant with hallucinogenic effects)
•N-Methoxybenzyl (synthetic hallucinogen)