NMIH302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Demand Reduction, Diazepam, Ascites
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Substance use disorders - the essential feature of a substance use disorder is a cluster of cognitive, behavioural, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems. Substance-induced disorders - the overall category of substance-induced disorders includes intoxication, withdrawal, and other substance/medication-induced mental disorders (e. g. , substance-induced psychotic disorder, substance-induced depressive disorder). Problems arising from illicit and licit drugs - Intoxication and overdose: chronic physical health problems from the toxicity of the drug, social problems and criminal activity as dependence emerges, physical dependence and subsequent withdrawal, precipitation or exacerbation of psychiatric illness. Harm minimisation: philosophy which guides policy approach, national drug strategy 2010-2015, three pillars" aim at addressing: Supply reduction (policy, legislation and justice system) Therapies and interventions: screening, detoxification, engagement and therapeutic alliances, brief interventions, motivational interviewing, cognitive behaviour therapy, structured problem solving, solution focussed therapy, education. Most dangerous drug to withdraw from is alcohol seizures.
