Substance Abuse-1-1.ppt - After reading about this...

After reading about this exemplar, you will be able to:
1.
Describe the pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, and direct
and indirect causes of substance abuse.
2.
Identify risk factors associated with substance abuse.
3.
Illustrate the nursing process in providing culturally competent care across
the life span for individuals with a substance abuse disorder.
4.
Formulate priority nursing diagnoses appropriate for individuals with a
substance abuse disorder.
5.
Summarize therapies used by interdisciplinary teams in the collaborative
care of individuals with a substance abuse disorder.
6.
Plan evidence-based care for individuals with a substance abuse disorder and
their families in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
7.
Evaluate expected outcomes for individuals with a substance abuse disorder.

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Substance abuse is the use of any chemical in a fashion
inconsistent with medical or culturally defined social
norms despite physical, psychological, or social adverse
effects.
 Substance dependence occurs when the individual can no
longer control the use of the substance, continues to use
despite adverse effects, and experiences withdrawal
symptoms without continued use of the substance.
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Tolerance

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Complex, multifactorial process that involves biological,
genetic, psychological, and sociocultural factors
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Kindling
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Long-term changes in brain neurotransmission that occur after
repeated detoxifications
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Neuron sensitivity increased – cravings for the substance
increases with repeated detoxifications
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Ripple Effect of Addiction

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Humans seek pleasure, avoid
stress, pain
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In 2011, 8% of Americans ages
12 and older classified with
substance dependence, abuse

Illicit use of prescription drugs
on the rise

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Being male
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