Abstinence-based treatment of opioid addiction utilizes substance abuse therapy, but not medications, to aid in the treatment of addiction to opioids.
Addict is shorthand for opioid addict. For example, the statement “Some addicts abuse heroin” is the same as saying “Some opioid addicts abuse heroin.” The word ‘addict’ derives from the Latin word ‘addictus,’ which means to become a slave (http://bit.ly/20Isq0N).
Addiction is shorthand for opioid addiction. The medical term is opioid use disorder or opioid dependence. Street terms are a monkey on your back, chasing the dragon, habit, and hooked.
Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, and Narateen are support programs for family and friends of substance abusers.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Alateen are vital support programs for addicts both young and old. They follow the Twelve Steps put forth in the 1930s by two recovering alcoholics. Twelve Step support programs advocate for sustained sobriety. Antidotes reverse the toxic effects of a medication, drug, or poison. Three antidotes we will review are naloxone for an opioid overdose (for example, heroin), flumazenil for a benzodiazepine overdose (for example, Xanax®), and acetylcysteine for an acetaminophen (Tylenol®) overdose. Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat (heart rhythm). Methamphetamine, cocaine, and ecstasy (molly) can cause life-threatening arrhythmias. Methadone, an opioid medication, can also cause an arrhythmia. Benzodiazepines, also called “benzos,” and “nerve pills,” are medications that relieve anxiety, reduce agitation, promote sleep, relax muscles, treat epileptic seizures, and reverse symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Librium®, Valium®, Xanax®, Klonopin® and Ativan® are commonly prescribed benzodiazepines. Xanax, also known by its generic name alprazolam, is one of the most widely used and abused benzodiazepines. Taking benzodiazepines and opioids together significantly increases the risk of an overdose death (http://bit.ly/1f1Gezr). Buprenorphine is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of opioid addiction. CDC stands for The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC is a government agency whose mission, in part, is to fight the spread of substance abuse and its medical complications, such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis (http://1.usa.gov/1Ju9LOy). The CDC declared opioid abuse to be a national epidemic (http://1.usa.gov/1MMsCGB). Codependent relationships develop when a family member or friend strives to take care of or ‘fix’ the addict in ways that are unhealthy and ultimately counterproductive. The addict rebels against these overly intrusive efforts. The more the codependent ‘fixer’ pushes for change, the more the addict resists. Consequently, the addiction perpetuates. Other terms for codependent relationships are relationship addiction, opposites attract, and the dance of codependency. Cravings are an uncontrollable desire to obtain or use an opioid. Cravings are one of the most common reasons for a recovering addict to relapse. DEA stands for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, a Federal agency under the Department of Justice. The DEA enforces the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (http://bit.ly/1hsjEBg). In part, the DEA’s mission is to protect against the illegal transfer (Diversion) of controlled substances, including opioids. When you think of the DEA, remember that the ‘D’ in DEA stands for imposing legal penalties for Diverting drugs. States, cities and local communities may have additional regulations and legal penalties for Diverting drugs. Therefore, Diverting drugs could lead to both federal and state penalties for the same offense. Dealer is a person who illegally sells or trades …show more content…
The prefilled naloxone kits are administered by first responders, family, and friends in the event of an opioid overdose. Chapter 10 explores this new and important avenue of emergency treatment of an opioid overdose.
Opioid treatment programs (OTPs), previously called methadone maintenance clinics, are outpatient medical clinics where patients receive methadone as an aid to recovery from opioid addiction. Some OTPs also dispense buprenorphine.
Office-based treatment of opioid addiction refers to the treatment of opioids addiction from a physician’s office rather than from a methadone clinic.
Overdose is a toxic reaction to overusing a substance. The consequences can be tragic. For opioids, the result can be death.
Painkiller is shorthand for prescription painkiller. Other terms are opioid analgesic, opioid painkiller, and opioid pain reliever. A painkiller is an opioid medication approved by the FDA to relieve pain. Other medicinal uses of opioids are to treat cough (antitussive) and diarrhea (antidiarrheal).
Physician refers to a medical doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. Physicians are highly trained and licensed healthcare
Addict is shorthand for opioid addict. For example, the statement “Some addicts abuse heroin” is the same as saying “Some opioid addicts abuse heroin.” The word ‘addict’ derives from the Latin word ‘addictus,’ which means to become a slave (http://bit.ly/20Isq0N).
Addiction is shorthand for opioid addiction. The medical term is opioid use disorder or opioid dependence. Street terms are a monkey on your back, chasing the dragon, habit, and hooked.
Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, and Narateen are support programs for family and friends of substance abusers.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Alateen are vital support programs for addicts both young and old. They follow the Twelve Steps put forth in the 1930s by two recovering alcoholics. Twelve Step support programs advocate for sustained sobriety. Antidotes reverse the toxic effects of a medication, drug, or poison. Three antidotes we will review are naloxone for an opioid overdose (for example, heroin), flumazenil for a benzodiazepine overdose (for example, Xanax®), and acetylcysteine for an acetaminophen (Tylenol®) overdose. Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat (heart rhythm). Methamphetamine, cocaine, and ecstasy (molly) can cause life-threatening arrhythmias. Methadone, an opioid medication, can also cause an arrhythmia. Benzodiazepines, also called “benzos,” and “nerve pills,” are medications that relieve anxiety, reduce agitation, promote sleep, relax muscles, treat epileptic seizures, and reverse symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Librium®, Valium®, Xanax®, Klonopin® and Ativan® are commonly prescribed benzodiazepines. Xanax, also known by its generic name alprazolam, is one of the most widely used and abused benzodiazepines. Taking benzodiazepines and opioids together significantly increases the risk of an overdose death (http://bit.ly/1f1Gezr). Buprenorphine is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of opioid addiction. CDC stands for The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC is a government agency whose mission, in part, is to fight the spread of substance abuse and its medical complications, such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis (http://1.usa.gov/1Ju9LOy). The CDC declared opioid abuse to be a national epidemic (http://1.usa.gov/1MMsCGB). Codependent relationships develop when a family member or friend strives to take care of or ‘fix’ the addict in ways that are unhealthy and ultimately counterproductive. The addict rebels against these overly intrusive efforts. The more the codependent ‘fixer’ pushes for change, the more the addict resists. Consequently, the addiction perpetuates. Other terms for codependent relationships are relationship addiction, opposites attract, and the dance of codependency. Cravings are an uncontrollable desire to obtain or use an opioid. Cravings are one of the most common reasons for a recovering addict to relapse. DEA stands for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, a Federal agency under the Department of Justice. The DEA enforces the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (http://bit.ly/1hsjEBg). In part, the DEA’s mission is to protect against the illegal transfer (Diversion) of controlled substances, including opioids. When you think of the DEA, remember that the ‘D’ in DEA stands for imposing legal penalties for Diverting drugs. States, cities and local communities may have additional regulations and legal penalties for Diverting drugs. Therefore, Diverting drugs could lead to both federal and state penalties for the same offense. Dealer is a person who illegally sells or trades …show more content…
The prefilled naloxone kits are administered by first responders, family, and friends in the event of an opioid overdose. Chapter 10 explores this new and important avenue of emergency treatment of an opioid overdose.
Opioid treatment programs (OTPs), previously called methadone maintenance clinics, are outpatient medical clinics where patients receive methadone as an aid to recovery from opioid addiction. Some OTPs also dispense buprenorphine.
Office-based treatment of opioid addiction refers to the treatment of opioids addiction from a physician’s office rather than from a methadone clinic.
Overdose is a toxic reaction to overusing a substance. The consequences can be tragic. For opioids, the result can be death.
Painkiller is shorthand for prescription painkiller. Other terms are opioid analgesic, opioid painkiller, and opioid pain reliever. A painkiller is an opioid medication approved by the FDA to relieve pain. Other medicinal uses of opioids are to treat cough (antitussive) and diarrhea (antidiarrheal).
Physician refers to a medical doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. Physicians are highly trained and licensed healthcare