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What are the mild to moderate signs of etoh withdrawal?
7. What drug do we use in an O.D. of opitates in an emergency? - Naloxone, also known as Narcan is used with a patient is experiencing an OD of opiates in an emergency. It is an opioid antagonist, which means it works by blocking certain receptors (attachment sites) in your body that opioids bind to. By blocking these receptors, Narcan helps to reverse symptoms of opioid overdose 8. What is Methamphetamine? - Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It causes increased activity and talkativeness, decreased appetite, and a pleasurable from amphetamine in that, at comparable doses much greater amounts of the drug get into the brain, making it a more potent stimulant. 9. What are some signs and symptoms of withdrawal of methamphetamine and what is "methamphetamine psychosis" and why can this be difficult to treat? - Short term signs and symptoms of withdrawal of methamphetamine includes dehydration, headaches, muscle pain and spasms, appetite changes, intense cravings, psychosis, fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia. - Long term signs and symptoms of withdrawal of methamphetamine includes depression, irregular sleep, cravings, anxiety, and cognitive issues. - Meth psychosis is usually characterized by paranoia and hallucinations where a person believe someone is out to get them. Other symptoms includes: being agitates or jumpy, talking very quickly, jumping from one topic to another, having conversations that are hard for others to follow and understand, having stange or unusual beliefs, and believing others are conspiring against you. o This could be difficult to treat the patient because all the information would be subjective information and may not always makes sense to the provider and vice versa; when trying to explain to the patient of the procedures but may be difficult when a patient might be experiencing a manic episode Overall, this could be difficult because you are constantly working if there was a better way to communicate with individuals who maybe 10 What is the difference between a acute recovery care plan for etoh, opiates or meth vs a long term treatment plan? Why could long term treatment be the most difficult part? - The process of acute recovery plan to ETOH, opiates or meth includes safe and stable detoxification and monitoring by health care professionals. Whereas long-term treatment plans includes stabilization and monitoring of ongoing symptoms and ultimately maintaining sobriety. This can include AA meetings, sponsorship. This can be the hardest part of the recovery because patient will need to make lifestyle changes that prevent and/or curve urges and cravings.