« Pharmacologic treatment of opioid abuse includes agonist antagonist, mixed agonist-antagonist, or symptomatic treatment. . by physicians to drug abusers, have ...» Document abstract
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SummaryPatients who use illicit drugs benefit from treatment if they recognize that their substance use is a problem. The transtheoretical model considers a patient on a continuum from precontemplation (denial) toward maintenance (abstinence/recovery).
The clinical approach should be tailored to the patient's readiness to change behavior and enter treatment. For all abused drugs, medical follow-up after any acute toxic presentation is essential to address substance abuse issues and possible coexisting medical and psychiatric problems.
Table of Contents- Patients who use illicit drugs benefit from treatment if they recognize that their substance use is a problem.
- Some form of psychosocial treatment is the backbone of substance abuse treatment, be it psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, or counseling.
- Primary care physicians also can make significant contributions.
- Pharmacologic treatment of opioid abuse includes agonist, antagonist, mixed agonist-antagonist, or symptomatic treatment.
- These interventions, which can be delivered by physicians to drug abusers, have played a crucial role in international efforts to limit the spread of HIV infection.
- Specific therapy for the complications of hallucinogen use is nonpharmacologic and involves emotional reassurance and a calm supportive environment.
« Drug companies are developing drugs that target hyperactive--impulsive symptoms predict relapse among smokers Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 28.4 : 297(8 ...» Document abstract
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biology
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SummaryThe goal of this paper is to evaluate the significance of the co-morbidity of nicotine abuse in adolescents afflicted with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Due to the nature of the disorder and its possible underlying pathophysiology of dopaminergic dysfunction, the use of nicotine can be implicated as a form of self-medication. I will provide evidence of the co-morbidity and early onset of nicotine dependence and prevalence of smoking habit in adolescents with ADHD. Furthermore, I will discuss prenatal exposure to nicotine and its behavioral consequences, followed by an analysis of the pharmacology of nicotine and proposed circuitry of ADHD. Nicotine use in ADHD adolescents can no longer be attributed to mainstream “peer pressure". There are reinforcing effects provided by nicotine that parallel stimulant medication used to treat the disorder.
Table of Contents- Introduction.
- Background.
- ADHD and the Smoking Epidemic.
- Prenatal Exposure.
- Neurobiological support.
- Pliszka etal (1996) Multistage Hypothesis of ADHD.
- Self-Medication Hypothesis.
- Conclusion.
« 52% with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Treatment Options Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy : Based on Beck's that are interlocked with internet use and abuse. ...» Document abstract
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computer science
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SummaryIntroduction
Ever since the 1980s, PCs and access to the internet have been thriving in thousands of all over the world. Each day, transactions at work, activities inside homes and school work have rapidly become excessively dependent on the use of computers. As these PCs are utilized to organize data, word process documents, email transmissions and search for new information through the internet, nearly 15 million people use the internet each day and has been projected to increase by 25% every 3 months (Cooper 181-187). Though it is a valuable tool for communication, the internet has properties that encourage addictive behaviors and pseudo intimate relationships. Such cyberspace contacts can lead to cyber disorders like virtual relationships that can evolve into online marital infidelity or online sexually obsessive conduct. An increasing mental health concern, cyber disorders like Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), also known as Pathologic Internet Use (PIU) have been recognized to diagnose grave issues associated with internet usage (Young & Rogers 25-28). However, caution has been proffered by some experts and academics regarding phraseologies until more extensive study can be built up (Shaffer, Hall and Vander Bilt
Ever since the 1980s, PCs and access to the internet have been thriving in thousands of all over the world. Each day, transactions at work, activities inside homes and school work have rapidly become excessively dependent on the use of computers. As these PCs are utilized to organize data, word process documents, email transmissions and search for new information through the internet, nearly 15 million people use the internet each day and has been projected to increase by 25% every 3 months (Cooper 181-187). Though it is a valuable tool for communication, the internet has properties that encourage addictive behaviors and pseudo intimate relationships. Such cyberspace contacts can lead to cyber disorders like virtual relationships that can evolve into online marital infidelity or online sexually obsessive conduct. An increasing mental health concern, cyber disorders like Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), also known as Pathologic Internet Use (PIU) have been recognized to diagnose grave issues associated with internet usage (Young & Rogers 25-28). However, caution has been proffered by some experts and academics regarding phraseologies until more extensive study can be built up (Shaffer, Hall and Vander Bilt
Table of Contents- Introduction.
- Description.
- Symptoms / Effects.
- Assessments and Interventions.
- Treatment Options.
- Conclusion.
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