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SUBSTANCE ABUSE By MELAKU TESFAYE Outline of the presentation • Introduction • Definition of terms • Predisposing factors • Theories of addiction • Reward pathway and neurocircuitary of addiction Molecular biology in Addiction Liking and wanting Neurobiology of relapse • Classification of substance abuse Introduction • Substance abuse is a widespread problem all over the world. • Globally, it is estimated that in 2010 between 153 million-300 million pe...

MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL Disorders Due to Psychoactive Substance Use Psychoactive Substance Psychoactive (psychotropic) substance is any substance/chemical/drug which after absorption in the body has influence on mental processes, both cognitive and affective. 1. CNS Stimulant 2. CNS Suppressive or depressant 3. Hallucinogenic MECH OF ACTION:  Drugs of abuse are positive reinforcers, ie, they increase the behaviours that led to their use  Cause positive subjective experie...

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM SUBSTANCE ABUSE •It is inappropriate use of any substance including drugs to an extents in which it is judged abnormal by the society and also harmful to the individual and the society as a whole. •Drug : any chemical agent that once taking in the body is capable of causing physiological and psychological changes. continue • Psychoactive substance: this a chemical compound that produces emotional, cognitive or behavioural changes which ma...

Substance-Related Treatment YOUR NAME PSY 410 Agenda  Substance Abuse  Drug Abuse  Behavior  Causes  Treatment Substance Abuse  50 percent of adults 18 or older are regular drinkers.  Only 21 percent are lifetime abstainers.  23.3 percent of Americans 12 or older report binge drinking  6.7 percent are heavy drinkers  22.2 Million are classified with substance abuse or dependency. Drug Abuse  Most people use drugs daily and don’t eve...

Disorders Due to Psychoactive Su bstance Use PONTINO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST Psychoactive Substance Psychoactive (psychotropic) substance is any substance which after absorp tion has influence on mental proces ses both cognitive and affective. 1. stimulative 2. suppressive 3. hallucinogenic Mental and Behavioural Disorders D ue to Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders due to use of: F10.x alcohol F11.x opioids F12.x cannabinoids F13.x sedatives or hypnotics F...

NCLEX RN Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Test bank with answers & Rationale (Psychiatric Medications) 1. David with paranoid schizophrenia repeatedly uses profanity during an activity therapy session. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? A. "Your behavior won't be tolerated. Go to your room immediately." B. "You're just doing this to get back at me for making you come to therapy." C. "Your cursing isinterrupting the activity. Take time out in ...

Chapter 20: Fluids and Electrolytes My Nursing Test Banks Chapter 20: Fluids and Electrolytes Cooper and Gosnell: Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.What percentage of an adult's body weight consists of water? a. 10% to 20% b. 30% to 40% c. 50% to 60% d. 70% to 80% ANS: C The percentage of water declines to 50% to 60% in adults. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 536 OBJ: 1 TOP: Fluids KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: ...

Oncology  Warning signs a person can have cancer - Change in bowel or bladder habits - A sore that does not heal - Unusual bleeding or discharge - Thinking a lump in breast or other side -Indigestion - Obvious change in a wart or mole - Nagging cough, hoarseness (Persistent cough) Screening 1. Self-breast examination - Monthly - Menstruation 7 days after - Post menopause (choose one day during the month, always the same day) 2. Clinical breast examination - 20 – 39 every 3 ye...

NR 1300: ESSENTIALS TO PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 2ND EDITION EXAM WITH QUALITY ANSWERS 1 MULTIPLE RESPONSE I.The family members of a patient newly diagnosed with schizophrenia state that they do not understandwhat has caused the illness. The nurse’s response should be based on which models? Select all that apply. a. Neurobiological b. Environmental c. Family theory d. Genetic e. Stress NR 1300: ESSENTIALS TO PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 2ND EDITION EXAM WITH QUALITY ...

NUR 1300: ANXIETY, ANXIETY DISORDERS, AND OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDERS VARCAROLIS: ESSENTIALS TO PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM WITH ANSWERS i.A child is placed in a foster home after being removed from parental contact because of abuse. The child is apprehensive and overreacts to environmental stimuli. The foster parents ask the nurse how to help the child. NUR 1300: ANXIETY, ANXIETY DISORDERS, AND OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDERS VARCAROLIS: ESSENTIALS TO PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL H...