Substance Use Disorder and Addiction

What is substance use disorder characterized by?

Inability to control use of substances

How is addiction defined?

Chronic, relapsing disorder with compulsive drug seeking

What term is used to describe the continued use of drugs or alcohol despite significant problems?

Substance dependence

What neurotransmitter is flooded in the brain's reward system by drugs taken in excess?

Dopamine Signup and view all the answers

What do functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control result in?

Addiction as a brain disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential feature of a substance use disorder?

Continuing substance use despite significant problems Signup and view all the answers

What do substance-induced mental disorders refer to?

Mental problems caused by the effects of substances Signup and view all the answers

What neurological condition can chronic alcohol use lead to?

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What do substance-induced disorders recognized in the DSM-5-TR include?

Intoxication and withdrawal Signup and view all the answers

What should be prioritized in a psychiatric emergency?

Prioritizing ABC’s - airway, breathing, circulation Signup and view all the answers

What examination should be done to determine the level of consciousness in emergent cases?

Conduct Glasgow Coma Scale Signup and view all the answers

Why do psychiatric patients pose a unique challenge compared to patients with physical disorders?

Many do not accept treatment due to lack of insight Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines whether a patient with a mental disorder requires treatment according to the text?

Internationally accepted standards defining mental disorder Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of psychiatric patients' behavior makes some reluctant to accept treatment or hospital admission?

Lack of understanding about their condition Signup and view all the answers

What should be ruled out in psychiatric emergencies to ensure the patient's safety?

Organic problems such as head injury Signup and view all the answers

What should be the immediate action when managing a patient who has attempted suicide?

Rule out causes for the suicidal attempt. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after a patient with acute psychotic symptoms has been stabilized behaviorally?

Decide whether to admit the patient or refer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of depression according to the text?

Loss of pleasure or enjoyment with decreased interest. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal when managing a patient presenting with delirium?

Identify the cause and provide supportive measures. Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may patients with depressive stupor be at risk for due to refusal to eat and drink?

Malnutrition and dehydration. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a patient with alcohol or drug intoxication presents with withdrawal symptoms?

Start IV fluids and pass NGT if required. Signup and view all the answers