Substance Use Treatment Overview
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What is the primary purpose of agonist substitution therapy?

  • To minimize withdrawal symptoms without substitution
  • To create a chemical dependency on a different substance
  • To provide a similar chemical makeup to the addictive drug (correct)
  • To increase the stimulant effects of the addictive drug
  • Which of the following statements about Naltrexone is accurate?

  • It is used as a standalone treatment without additional support
  • It enhances the effects of psychoactive drugs
  • It can lead to withdrawal symptoms immediately (correct)
  • It is only effective for opioid dependence
  • Which treatment method involves making substance ingestion extremely unpleasant?

  • Contingency management
  • Agonist substitution therapy
  • Aversion therapy (correct)
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy
  • What is a potential downside of using Naltrexone in treatment?

    <p>It is more effective in a treatment package (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does buprenorphine compare to methadone in terms of dependency risk?

    <p>Buprenorphine has a lower risk of dependence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do tranquilizers play in the detoxification process?

    <p>They help ease the anxiety and discomfort associated with withdrawal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychosocial treatment is notable for its 12-step philosophy?

    <p>Alcoholics Anonymous (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of contingency management in therapy?

    <p>To select behaviors and reinforce positive change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method uses psychological imagery to create negative associations with substance use?

    <p>Covert sensitization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of individuals with gambling disorder?

    <p>Exhibit impulsive and optimistic behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior is characteristic of kleptomania?

    <p>The inability to resist the urge to steal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of intervention is emphasized in preventing substance abuse?

    <p>Skills training to resist social pressures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is often linked with intermittent explosive disorder?

    <p>Dysfunction of the orbitofrontal cortex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment strategy is employed for impulse-control disorders?

    <p>Cognitive-behavioral therapy to identify triggers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of problematic gambling behavior?

    <p>Significant distress or impairment in life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves a preoccupation with fire-setting?

    <p>Pyromania (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes responsibility in beverage service interventions?

    <p>Supporting local drinking laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of behavioural self-control training for problematic drinking?

    <p>Emphasizing client control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the community reinforcement approach NOT focus on?

    <p>Increasing intake of substances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of motivational enhancement therapy (MET)?

    <p>Building trust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does relapse prevention view relapse?

    <p>As a failure of cognitive and behavioural coping skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant critique of the controlled use strategy in harm reduction?

    <p>It is not a guaranteed cure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do safe injection sites (SISs) play in harm reduction?

    <p>Providing a controlled, safe environment for using substances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an incorrect assumption about relapse prevention strategies?

    <p>They completely eliminate the possibility of relapse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT typically included in educational-based programs for prevention?

    <p>Recreational drug recommendations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Agonist Substitution

    A biological treatment where a safe drug with a similar chemical makeup to the addictive drug is used.

    Methadone

    An opioid agonist used in agonist substitution, potentially leading to dependence.

    Antagonist Treatments

    Biological treatments that block or counteract the effects of psychoactive drugs.

    Naltrexone

    An opioid-antagonist drug used for opioid addiction and alcohol dependence.

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    Aversion Therapy

    A psychosocial treatment that makes using an abused substance unpleasant.

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    Disulfiram (Antabuse)

    A drug used in aversion therapy for alcohol dependence, causing unpleasant effects when combined with alcohol.

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    Contingency Management

    Psychosocial treatment where clinicians and patients work together to set goals and rewards for behavioral changes.

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    Detoxification

    Inpatient treatment for the initial withdrawal period from alcohol or other drugs.

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    Alcoholics Anonymous

    A 12-step philosophy program focusing on self-help and support, independent of the medical community.

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    Inpatient Facilities

    Residential setting providing detoxification and withdrawal management for substance abuse.

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    Community-Based Interventions

    Strategies implemented within communities to reduce substance abuse, often involving partnerships with local organizations and government agencies.

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    Responsible Beverage Services

    Practices implemented by businesses serving alcohol to minimize harmful consequences, like limiting sales to intoxicated individuals.

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    Gambling Disorder

    A behavioral addiction characterized by persistent and problematic gambling habits leading to significant distress and impairment in various life areas.

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    What is a key characteristic of people with gambling disorder?

    They often exhibit denial, impulsivity, and unrealistic optimism about their gambling behavior.

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    Intermittent Explosive Disorder

    A disorder involving recurring aggressive impulses that lead to serious acts of violence or destruction of property.

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    Kleptomania

    A disorder characterized by an inability to resist the urge to steal objects, despite not needing them for personal use.

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    Pyromania

    A disorder involving a fascination with fire and an irresistible urge to set it.

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    What is the primary focus of treatment for impulse-control disorders?

    Cognitive-behavioral therapy aims to help individuals identify the triggers for their urges and develop coping mechanisms to resist them.

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    Behavioral Self-Control Training

    A psychosocial treatment for problematic drinking focusing on client control. Techniques include stimulus control, modifying drinking behaviors, and reinforcing abstinence.

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    Community Reinforcement Approach

    A psychosocial treatment for substance use that helps clients identify causes and consequences of their behavior. It addresses stress by addressing employment, education, and finances to teach job hunting skills and replace substance use with new activities.

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    Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

    A cognitive and behavioral treatment aimed at increasing motivation to change behaviors. Strategies include building trust, exploring ambivalence, setting goals, and developing a plan. Focus on helping the client find motivation to change.

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    Relapse Prevention

    A psychosocial treatment in which relapse is considered a failure of coping skills. This approach tries to understand any ambivalence about stopping substance use and examines beliefs about substance use's positive aspects.

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    Harm Reduction

    An alternative to complete abstinence, this approach focuses on controlled substance use instead. Examples include controlled drinking and safe injection sites.

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    Controlled Use

    Substance use with limitations and restrictions; an alternative to complete abstinence. Example: Controlled drinking.

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    Safe Injection Sites (SISs)

    Facilities providing controlled environments for drug injection, aiming to reduce associated health risks. Part of a harm reduction strategy.

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    Education-based programs

    Prevention programs that rely on teaching about the risks of substances. Often contrasted with harm reduction approaches.

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    Study Notes

    Substance Use and Impulse Control - Treatment

    • Agonist Substitution: Chemical makeup of drugs similar to addictive drugs (e.g., methadone for opioids, buprenorphine, nicotine substitution). Methadone is an opioid agonist, while buprenorphine has a lower risk of dependence. Nicotine substitution comes in gum, patch, inhaler, and nasal spray forms. Combined with counselling, agonist substitution is more effective. Cross-dependence occurs when drugs act on the same CNS receptors, becoming a substitute.

    • Antagonist Treatments: Block or counteract the effects of psychoactive drugs. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, producing immediate withdrawal symptoms. More effective when part of a treatment package and can also be used for alcohol dependence to inhibit DA release in the Nucleus Accumbens. Reduces cravings.

    Other Biological Treatments

    • Sedatives to lessen withdrawal discomfort from other drugs, gradually tapered off. Desipramine increases abstinence rates for cocaine.

    Inpatient Facilities

    • Detoxification from alcohol or other drugs. Often includes tranquilizers to ease anxiety and discomfort of withdrawal. These facilities are expensive.

    Psychosocial Treatments

    • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Variations: Independent 12-step philosophy, effective with motivated individuals. This includes variations like Cocaine Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Marijuana Anonymous.

    • Cognitive and Behavioural Treatments:

      • Aversion Therapy: Prescribed drugs make using abused substances unpleasant (e.g., disulfiram for alcohol, silver nitrate for smoking). Covert sensitization involves visualizing unpleasant scenes.
      • Contingency Management: Clinicians and clients select behaviors to change and reward progress with reinforcers.
      • Behavioural Self-Control Training: Empowers clients to control their drinking by teaching stimulus control, modifying drinking behavior, and reinforcing abstinence (through reward).
      • Community Reinforcement Approach: Focuses on equipping individuals with social skills, employment opportunities and replacing substance use with new hobbies and recreational options.
      • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET): CBT, aims to increase motivation to change behavior. Building trust, exploring ambivalence, and setting goals are necessary for MET; leading to a developed behavioral plan.
    • Relapse Prevention (Alan Marlatt): An alternative approach to complete abstinence. Recognizes substance use as a failure of coping skills and may focus on controlled use for some people.

    Harm Reduction:

    • Controlled use (vs. total abstinence): an alternative approach to drug and alcohol use. May be an alternative but not effective long-term.

    Gambling Disorder:

    • Persistent problematic gambling behavior causes significant distress or impairment (e.g., job loss, financial problems, arrests). Similar to substance use, showing cravings and possible tolerance or withdrawal. CBT and Gambler's Anonymous (GA) could help.

    Impulse Control Disorders

    • Intermittent Explosive Disorder: Sudden aggressive impulses, resulting in violent outbursts and property destruction.
    • Kleptomania: Recurrent failure to resist urge to steal things, typically starts in adolescence, often associated with mood disorders.
    • Pyromania: Irresistible urge to set fires; preoccupied with fire and related equipment. These are treated with Cognitive-behavioural Therapy where signals associated with urge are identified and coping strategies to avoid the urge are developed.

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    Explore various treatment methods for substance use and impulse control, focusing on agonist substitution and antagonist treatments. This quiz dives into the effectiveness of drugs like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, as well as additional biological treatments including sedatives. Enhance your understanding of how these treatments interact with the brain's chemistry.

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