Nursing 3920A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Anhedonia, Barbiturate, Transtheoretical Model
30 Jan 2018
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Neuro-cognitive problems: addictions & substance abuse: the progression of addiction reflects a continuum, ranging from no use to experiences of addiction and recovery. Important factors: vulnerability to addiction, exposure to the conditions that contribute to addiction, experiences of addiction and recovery. *all can be influenced at individual or social levels. In this stage the individual does not use alcohol or other substances and does not participate in addictive behaviours ( e. g. gambling ) Caucasian, those from aboriginal communities, low income, unmarried. Psychiatric co-morbidity: concurrent disorder = dual diagnosis. Complex combination of both substance abuse or behavioural addiction and a mental health condition. Each answer of yes = 1 point. Autonomic hyperactivity ( tachycardia, diaphoresis, elevated bp ) Anorexia: cnd stimulants, accelerate the normal functioning of the body and affect the cns, common signs = dilated pupils, dryness of the nasal cavity, excessive motor activity. Craving for the drug peaks, anxiety and paranoia also peak.
