Substance Withdrawal and Addiction Treatment

Study Notes

Physical symptoms:
- Sweating
- Tremors
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
Psychological symptoms:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Hallucinations
Timeline: Symptoms can begin within hours or days after last use, peak within 1-3 days, and last for 1-2 weeks

Medications:
- Methadone (opioid addiction)
- Buprenorphine (opioid addiction)
- Naltrexone (opioid and alcohol addiction)
- Acamprosate (alcohol addiction)
Behavioral therapies:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Contingency management (CM)
- Motivational interviewing (MI)
- Family therapy
Combination of medication and behavioral therapy: most effective approach

Co-occurring disorders:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Common mental health conditions among individuals with addiction:
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Trauma-related disorders
Importance of addressing mental health in addiction treatment: improves treatment outcomes and reduces relapse risk

Types of drugs:
- Opioids (e.g., heroin, prescription painkillers)
- Stimulants (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine)
- Depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, alcohol)
- Hallucinogens (e.g., LSD, psilocybin)
Drug abuse statistics:
- 31.4 million people worldwide suffer from drug use disorders
- 450,000 people die annually from drug use disorders
Risk factors:
- Genetics
- Environmental factors (e.g., peer pressure, trauma)
- Mental health conditions

Types of programs:
- Inpatient programs
- Outpatient programs
- Support groups (e.g., 12-step programs, SMART Recovery)
- Online recovery programs
Key components:
- Peer support
- Education and skills training
- Counseling and therapy
- Relapse prevention planning
Importance of ongoing support: crucial for long-term recovery and reducing relapse risk

Physical symptoms of withdrawal include sweating, tremors, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fatigue, and insomnia.
Psychological symptoms of withdrawal include anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings, and hallucinations.
Withdrawal symptoms can begin within hours or days after last use, peak within 1-3 days, and last for 1-2 weeks.

Medications used to treat addiction include methadone (opioid addiction), buprenorphine (opioid addiction), naltrexone (opioid and alcohol addiction), and acamprosate (alcohol addiction).
Behavioral therapies used to treat addiction include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), contingency management (CM), motivational interviewing (MI), and family therapy.
Combining medication and behavioral therapy is the most effective approach to treating addiction.

Co-occurring disorders with addiction include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Common mental health conditions among individuals with addiction include mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
Addressing mental health in addiction treatment improves treatment outcomes and reduces relapse risk.

Types of drugs that can be abused include opioids (e.g., heroin, prescription painkillers), stimulants (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine), depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, alcohol), and hallucinogens (e.g., LSD, psilocybin).
Worldwide, 31.4 million people suffer from drug use disorders, and 450,000 people die annually from drug use disorders.
Risk factors for drug abuse include genetics, environmental factors (e.g., peer pressure, trauma), and mental health conditions.

Types of recovery programs include inpatient programs, outpatient programs, support groups (e.g., 12-step programs, SMART Recovery), and online recovery programs.
Key components of recovery programs include peer support, education and skills training, counseling and therapy, and relapse prevention planning.
Ongoing support is crucial for long-term recovery and reducing relapse risk.