Substance Abuse (Chronic Alcohol Abuse, Chronic Drug Abuse) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
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Substance Abuse (Chronic Alcohol Abuse, Chronic Drug Abuse)
Definition/Etiology:
- N/A
Pathophysiology:
- Drug/Alcohol Use/Intoxications:
- Marijuana/cannabis-substances
- K2, spice, bath salts
- Barbiturates, benzos, hypnotics
- Meth, cocaine, stimulants
- Club drugs
- Hallucinogens
- Inhalants
- Opioid painkillers
Noticing: Assessment & Recognizing Cues:
- Symptoms of Long-term use:
- Drinking/using drug excessively
- Cannot decrease intake when trying to
- Drug/alcohol affects life commitments
- Physical health concerns
- Disheveled
- Emergency:
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- Overdose
- AMS
- Respiratory depression
- Seizure
- Heart attack
Interpreting: Analyzing & Planning:
- Blood Alcohol Level
- Drug Screen
- Physical concerns
- Blood work
- Diagnostics
Responding: Patient Interventions & Taking Action:
- Withdrawal therapy
- Behavior therapy
- Self-help groups
- Ongoing treatment program
Reflecting: Evaluating Patient Outcomes:
- In “Recovery” for life
- More engaged with life
- Mending relationships
- Continued support
Linchpins (Key Points):
- Uppers make symptoms go up.
- Downers make symptoms go down.
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References
- Mayo Clinic. (2022a.). Diagnosis & treatment. Alcohol use disorder. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-use-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369250.
- Mayo Clinic. (2022b.). Diagnosis & treatment. Drug addiction (substance use disorder). https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20365113.
- Mayo Clinic. (2022c). Symptoms & causes. Alcohol use disorder. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-use-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20369243.
- Mayo Clinic. (2022b). Symptoms & causes. Drug addiction (substance use disorder). https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/
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