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Which drug had the highest weighted mean purity/potency in small quantity drug seizures in England and Wales in 2018?
Which drug had the highest weighted mean purity/potency in small quantity drug seizures in England and Wales in 2018?
- Crack cocaine (correct)
- Amphetamine
- Heroin
- Powder cocaine
What is the legal use of caffeine as an adulterant in illicit drugs?
What is the legal use of caffeine as an adulterant in illicit drugs?
- To induce anxiety
- To dilute/add bulk
- To increase efficiency (correct)
- To vaporize heroin when smoked
What physical health complications might Scott, a heroin user, present with?
What physical health complications might Scott, a heroin user, present with?
- Cellulitis and abscess (correct)
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Infective endocarditis
- Respiratory depression
What are the risk factors for overdose in Scott?
What are the risk factors for overdose in Scott?
What percentage of those receiving treatment for a drug problem were parents or lived with children?
What percentage of those receiving treatment for a drug problem were parents or lived with children?
What percentage of drug misusers had a chronic pain condition?
What percentage of drug misusers had a chronic pain condition?
What is the cost of street heroin in the UK?
What is the cost of street heroin in the UK?
Which of the following services is NOT offered by the Oasis Project?
Which of the following services is NOT offered by the Oasis Project?
What is the purpose of the Health checks provided by the Oasis Project?
What is the purpose of the Health checks provided by the Oasis Project?
What is the definition of 'Dependent Use' of psychoactive substances?
What is the definition of 'Dependent Use' of psychoactive substances?
Which of the following is a sign of Opiate Intoxication?
Which of the following is a sign of Opiate Intoxication?
What is a common physical health complication related to opiate use?
What is a common physical health complication related to opiate use?
What is the main purpose of Simon's Body Map?
What is the main purpose of Simon's Body Map?
What is the approximate mortality rate associated with opiates?
What is the approximate mortality rate associated with opiates?
Which of the following is NOT a step to become an Addictions Psychiatrist?
Which of the following is NOT a step to become an Addictions Psychiatrist?
What is the purpose of the Breakout rooms during the Illicit Drugs Symposium?
What is the purpose of the Breakout rooms during the Illicit Drugs Symposium?
Which sector generally provides Substance Misuse Services?
Which sector generally provides Substance Misuse Services?
What does the lecture 'Everything you wanted to know about illicit drugs' cover?
What does the lecture 'Everything you wanted to know about illicit drugs' cover?
Which type of psychiatry focuses on opiate dependence?
Which type of psychiatry focuses on opiate dependence?
Where can you find Primary Care Level Psychological Services?
Where can you find Primary Care Level Psychological Services?
What is the purpose of the Wrap up and final Q&A during the Illicit Drugs Symposium?
What is the purpose of the Wrap up and final Q&A during the Illicit Drugs Symposium?
Which of the following is a key component of preventing infection when sharing needles?
Which of the following is a key component of preventing infection when sharing needles?
What is one of the psychoeducation strategies for preventing and managing overdose?
What is one of the psychoeducation strategies for preventing and managing overdose?
What is the purpose of naloxone pens?
What is the purpose of naloxone pens?
Which opiate substitution therapy is an opiate agonist?
Which opiate substitution therapy is an opiate agonist?
What is the mechanism of action of buprenorphine?
What is the mechanism of action of buprenorphine?
What is a benefit of methadone as an opiate substitution therapy?
What is a benefit of methadone as an opiate substitution therapy?
How long does it typically take to stabilize on methadone?
How long does it typically take to stabilize on methadone?
Which opiate substitution therapy is quicker to stabilize on than methadone?
Which opiate substitution therapy is quicker to stabilize on than methadone?
What is the purpose of needle exchange schemes?
What is the purpose of needle exchange schemes?
What is the purpose of the quiz mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the quiz mentioned in the text?
What is the term used to describe taking drugs orally?
What is the term used to describe taking drugs orally?
What is the potential consequence of heavy use of the substance mentioned in the text?
What is the potential consequence of heavy use of the substance mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of opiate substitution therapy?
What is the main purpose of opiate substitution therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people use drugs?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people use drugs?
What is one possible reason why people use drugs?
What is one possible reason why people use drugs?
What is the main purpose of the Illicit Drugs Symposium mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the Illicit Drugs Symposium mentioned in the text?
What is one possible benefit of attending the Illicit Drugs Symposium?
What is one possible benefit of attending the Illicit Drugs Symposium?
Which substance has the highest risk of causing seizures during withdrawal?
Which substance has the highest risk of causing seizures during withdrawal?
Which substance has the highest overdose fatality rate?
Which substance has the highest overdose fatality rate?
Which route of administration is NOT commonly used for heroin?
Which route of administration is NOT commonly used for heroin?
Which substance can cause coronary artery spasm, leading to acute coronary syndromes?
Which substance can cause coronary artery spasm, leading to acute coronary syndromes?
Which of the following substances is commonly injected as a combination of heroin and cocaine?
Which of the following substances is commonly injected as a combination of heroin and cocaine?
What substance is commonly associated with presentations to A&E and acts as an agonist at CB1 and CB2 receptors?
What substance is commonly associated with presentations to A&E and acts as an agonist at CB1 and CB2 receptors?
What are three high-risk areas for injecting drugs?
What are three high-risk areas for injecting drugs?
What substance is commonly used in the treatment of PTSD and can cause restlessness, hyperthermia, and chest pain?
What substance is commonly used in the treatment of PTSD and can cause restlessness, hyperthermia, and chest pain?
What is a potential reason why people might use substances to manage social settings?
What is a potential reason why people might use substances to manage social settings?
Which of the following could be considered an adverse childhood experience?
Which of the following could be considered an adverse childhood experience?
What is the likelihood of someone injecting drugs if they have experienced four or more adverse childhood experiences?
What is the likelihood of someone injecting drugs if they have experienced four or more adverse childhood experiences?
Why is it important to remember that someone who is dependent on substances may have experienced adverse childhood experiences?
Why is it important to remember that someone who is dependent on substances may have experienced adverse childhood experiences?
What is the most common non-opiate drug?
What is the most common non-opiate drug?
What are the risks associated with cannabis use?
What are the risks associated with cannabis use?
What is the profile of cannabis in terms of THC and CBD?
What is the profile of cannabis in terms of THC and CBD?
What are the risks associated with nitrous oxide use?
What are the risks associated with nitrous oxide use?
Which body parts are considered high risk for infection when using drugs intravenously?
Which body parts are considered high risk for infection when using drugs intravenously?
What is the concern when using drugs in a clean area?
What is the concern when using drugs in a clean area?
What is the term used to describe the combination of heroin and cocaine?
What is the term used to describe the combination of heroin and cocaine?
What are the potential risks associated with injecting drugs into an artery?
What are the potential risks associated with injecting drugs into an artery?
What is the term used to describe accidentally injecting drugs into an artery?
What is the term used to describe accidentally injecting drugs into an artery?
What is the most common term used in the UK to describe the combination of heroin and cocaine?
What is the most common term used in the UK to describe the combination of heroin and cocaine?
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