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Do the majority of addicts recognize that they need treatment?
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NO, most (94%) do not feel that they need treatment
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What is the fasted growing "gate-way" drug?
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Pain relievers (opioids)
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What is addiction?
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Loss of control of use
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What 4 drug classes increase DA in the nucleus accumbens?
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1. Nicotine
2. Alcohol 3. Cocaine |
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What is an example of a full and partial agonist and an antagonist?
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1. Full agonist = methadone
2. Partial agonist = buprenorphine 3. Antagonist = naloxone |
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What are 5 types of opioid dependence treatment and what are the drugs associated with them?
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1. Detoxification - agonist
2. Substitution - methadone, buprenorphine 3. Antagonist = naltrexone 4. Relapse prevention - naltrexone 5. New - long acting buprenorphine, naltrexone |
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Why is methadone a better substitute that heroin?
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Because has even effect throughout the day, not peaks and valleys like heroin
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What is the success rate in methodone clinics?
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28%
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What is buprenorphine?
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Partial mu opioid agonists
Ceiling affect at higher doses Safe and effective for maintenance and detox |
