Psycho-Addictive Disorders
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Psycho-Addictive
Disorders
Elisa A. Mancuso RNC, MS, FNS
Professor
Substance Abuse
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Maladaptive pattern of excessive use
Recurrent use = ↑↑ impairment
Failure to meet role obligations
↑↑ Use with
Legal, social or interpersonal problems
Intoxication
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Reversible substance induced syndrome
Slurred speech
Ataxia = ↓ Coordination
↓ Cognition
Poor memory & judgment
↑↑Impulsive behavior
Substance Dependence
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Cognitive, behavioral & psychological symptoms
Pt. believes substance needed for optimal health
Persistent desire and ↑ time spent to obtain & use
Use ↑ quantities more frequently = Addiction
Unsuccessful attempts to stop using
Tolerance
– Need ↑↑ amounts to achieve desired effects
Cross Tolerance
– Pt. tolerant to drug A
– When use drug B (similar to A) has ↓ effect
– Need ↑↑ dose of B
Withdrawal Syndrome
– Cessation of heavy prolonged use
– Autonomic Hyperactivity
– Hallucinations
– Dementia
– Seizures
Addiction: Three Cs
– Craving to Compulsive Behavior
– Continued use despite (-) consequences
– Loss of Control
3rd
ETOH
Major health problem
50% ER visits & 12 million adults ETOH dependent
Teens fastest growing group of alcoholics
↑ 50% risk with alcoholic family member
Parents role model ETOH as coping skill
↑ Predisposition = ↑ Sensitivity
ETOH produces morphine like substances TIQs
– Activate opioid brain receptors = addiction
↓ ETOH Dehydrogenase = ↓ ETOH metabolism
– ETOH goes directly from blood to brain
↓ Self Esteem ↓ Frustration
↑↑ Impulsive & ↑ Immediate Gratification
Peer & media influence = + Reinforcement
– ↓ Inhibitions = ↑ confidence & risky behaviors
Cultural Influences
Asians
– Lowest ETOH rate 2.5%
– Genetic ETOH intolerance (+) Punishment
Flushing HA
Palpitations
Native Americans
Alaska Natives
– Highest ETOH rate 12.5 %
– 5th leading cause of death
– Community oriented culture
Drinking is group activity
Irish, German, Russian
– ↑ ETOH use & dependency
– RT Socialization & aggression release
Family Dynamics
Co-Dependency
– Caretaker derives self worth from others
– Over-functioning takes on all responsibilities
– Enabling behaviors
Adult Children of Alcoholics 1/8
– Learn dysfunctional family roles
– Secrecy, mistrust, shame and denial of abuse.
– Primary goal is to please parent
– Hero/Caretaker Child
Take on family responsibilities
Trying to keep it all together”
– Scapegoat Child
Act out @ home – Child is focus of conflict
– Lost Child
Avoid conflict & pain (Escape from family)
Run away
– Mascot/Clown
Comic relief to mask sadness
Truly unhappy
ETOH
CNS Depressant
– ↓ Anxiety
Relaxation ↓ Inhibitions
– ↓ Judgment Slurred speech
↓ Sleep
BAC Blood Alcohol Concentration
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0.05 = Euphoria, impairment
0.08 = Intoxication (Legal limit)
0.15-0.2 = ↓ coordination, double vision
0.3 = stupor
0.4 = coma & death
Absorbed in 5 mins
Liver detoxifies ETOH (¼ oz) per hour =
– 12 oz. Beer
– 4 oz. Wine
– 1 Shot
Cognitive
Effects
Poor judgment
↓Learning
↓ Control
Impulsive/Abusive Behavior
Seizures
Blackouts “Fugue-like” state
– Amnesia of events during drinking period
– No loss of consciousness during episode
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
– Thiamine deficiency→ Grey matter damage
– Abnormal thinking patterns ↓ Memory
Ataxia
Korsakoff’s Psychosis (2nd to Wernicke’s)
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Niacin & Thiamine deficiency
Irreversible cell death & progressive mental deterioration
Confabulation Loss of recent memory
Diplopia
Somnolence → Stupor → Death
Systemic Effects
Cardiovascular
– Autonomic Hyperactivity = ↑ HR ↑ BP CHF
– Myopathy RT
Vasoconstriction = Chest pain
– Bone Marrow Toxicity
↓ RBCs ↓ WBCs ↓ Plts
Gastrointestinal
– Esophagitis RT Vomiting
– Esophageal Varices RT Portal HTN
– Gastritis & Ulcers RT ↑HCL
– Malnutrition → Ascitis
– Pancreatitis → DM & CA
– Hepatitis & Cirrhosis → Liver Failure
Systemic Effects
Respiratory
– COPD
PN
– Lung CA RT ↑↑ Smoking
Skin/Skeletal
– ↓↓ Reflexes RT Peripheral Neuropathy
– Muscle weakness = ↑↑ Falls
– Skin ulcers
– Spider Angiomas
Genitourinary
– ↑↑ Urination RT diuretic action of ETOH
– ↑ FAS
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome AWS
Rebound NS Hyperirritability
1st Stage (6-8 h after last drink)
– “Morning after jitters”
– Tremors Anxiety C/O “Shaky Inside”
– Irritability ↑ HR
↑ BP
N&V
2nd Stage (24 h no interventions)
– Hallucinations
Visual: 3 - 4’ long bugs
Tactile: crawling sensation
Auditory: hear music
– Seizures (2-6 during 3-4 h period)
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome AWS
3rd Stage (48h) Delirium Tremens- DTs
– Acute Medical Condition (20% mortality)
– Dehydration →Fluid & Electrolyte imbalance
– ↑↑ Autonomic Hyperactivity
↑HR
↑BP
↑Temp
– Fatal Arrhythmias
– Global confusion & unaware of environment
– Vivid Hallucinations & Delusions
– ↑↑ Agitation & Seizures
AWS Therapy
Detoxification 3-7 days
AWS Protocols
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Librium, Valium or Ativan 10-20x dose initially!
Thiamine (IM)
Cyanocobalamine (Vit B12)
Niacin (Vit B6)
Folic Acid
IV Glucose
ß Blockers:
Propanonol (Inderal) Clonidine (Catapres)
– Dilantin or Mg SO4
NO Mellaril or Haldol for hallucinations
(↑↑ Seizures)
– Tryptophan & Trophamine
– Odansetron (Zofran)
AWS Nursing
Primary Priority = Assessment! V/S & LOC
Monitor Pt’s response to therapy
Pt. Safety = √ S/S of depression & suicide
Calm, quiet environment
Provide uninterrupted periods of rest
Firm limits & consistent support
Reorient to reality
Confront denial, rationalization, projection
Monitor visitors
Medications
Antabuse (Disulfiram)
Aversion Therapy
–Blocks oxidation of ETOH
–↑ Pt sensitivity
–↑ HA ↑ HR N & V Flushing
–Chest Pain → Death
Naltrexone HCL (ReVia PO, Vivitrol IM)
Opioid antagonist = ↓ ETOH craving
Can not be used with narcotics for 7-10
days
Acamprosate (Campral)
↓ ETOH cravings
Therapy
12 Step Programs: AA NA CA
– Life-long commitment
– Attain & Maintain sobriety
Peer group & sponsor
– Accept ETOH dependency as illness
– Develop adaptive coping skills
– ↑↑ Self-Esteem
Hallucinogens
LSD: Acid, Purple Haze Big D
Mescaline: Peyote, Half-Moon
PCP: Angel dust (lipophilic)
Ketamine: Special K
Marijuana: Pot, Weed, Grass, Joint, MJ
Dronabinol (Marinol) & Nabilone (Cesamet)
– used for Chemo induced N & V
Action
– Alter mood & perception of time & space
– Paranoia , Hallucinations & Illusions
– Alter cognitive function = insight into life?
– Synesthesia = altered visual/auditory
“ Hear Colors” “See Music”
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Bad Trips = fear of losing one’s mind ↑ suicide
↑↑ HR ↑↑ BP ↑↑ Temp
Dilated Pupils
↑↑ Aggression & ↑↑ Physical Strength (PCP)
Flashbacks (up to 5 -15 years)
Stimulants
Amphetamines: Ecstasy, MDMA, Amylnitrate
– Ice “Crank” smokeable form of methamphetamine
– Euphoria lasts 12 -30 h ↑ violence ↑ strength
Cocaine: Coke
– Crack “Rock” smokeable form of coke
– Onset 6-7 secs, High 2-5 min, Severe crash → ↑↑ use
Caffeine
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↑↑ DA ↑↑ NE ↑↑ 5-HT
↑ Alertness
↑Endurance
↑Elation
Euphoria
↑↑ Self-Esteem ↑↑Assertiveness ↑ Sexuality
Verborrhea
Tolerance in hours – days
Vasoconstriction = ↑ HR ↑ BP ↑ Temp Arrhythmias
Withdrawal
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Tobacco
Respiratory depression
Dilated pupils
Fatigue Vivid Dreams
↑↑ Appetite
Psychomotor retardation
Crashing = Suicidal Ideation Psychosis
↑↑ Tremors
Opioids
Morphine MSO4
Hydromorphone
Codeine
Oxycodone
Heroin
Hydrocodone
Action
– Euphoria ↓↓ Pain Perception ↑↑ Passivity
– ↓ Anxiety & ↓ ↓ Aggression = Apathy
– ↓ Hunger ↓ Thirst ↓ Libido
– Pin point Pupils
↓↓ Respirations
– Rapid weak pulse
Withdrawal (5-14 days)
– Watery eyes
Rhinitis
Anxiety
– Yawning
Sneezing
Tremors
– Abdominal spasms
– Restlessness
Opioid Withdrawal Meds
Buprenorphine HCL (Subutex)
Buprenorphine HCL & Naloxone HCL
(Suboxone)
Alternative to methadone
Outpatient Detox (Controlled)
Avoids going through withdrawal symptoms
Ethical issues
↑↑↑ Risk of abuse with Suboxone
Sedatives, Hypnotics & Anxiolytics
Brevital, Seconal
Restoril, Halcion
Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Rohypnol ‘Roffis”
Gamma Hydroxybutrate (GHB):
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Liquid X
Georgia Homeboy
Action
– Relaxation & well being = Sense of Calm
– ↓↓ HR ↓↓ BP
↓↓ RR
– ↓↓ Muscle spasms & ↑↑ Sleep
– ↓↓ Coordination = Ataxia
Mental Impairment
– Quick temper ↓↓ Patience & tolerance
– ↑↑ Dose = ↓↓ Anxiety → Sedation → Coma → Death
Impaired Nursing Practice
1/8 Nurses are addicted = impacts their
practice.
1/5 are chemically dependent
45,000 Alcoholic RNs
Narcotic addiction is 30x > public
50-70% due to inadequate pain
management for work related injury.
Hx of ETOH or substance abuse in family.
Warning Signs of Abuse
Poor judgment & work performance
– Errors in charting & ↓↓ Pt. care
– ↑Accidents/incidents during shift
Inaccurate med counts
– ↑↑ vial breakage & waste
Volunteers to work extra shifts & give meds.
– ↑ Reports from Pt of unrelieved pain
↑↑ Absenteeism (after many days off)
Leaves floor frequently
– Spends ↑↑ time in bathroom
ETOH breath
Reddened eyes
Hyperactivity
Apathetic
Flushed face
Unsteady Gait
Irritability
Nursing Interventions
Document RN behavior, Pt or
medication incidents objectively.
Approach colleague with compassion
Express concern for her health and Pt’s
safety.
Remain in touch with colleague
Notify supervisor to report impaired
colleague
– Ethical & legal obligation
– Facilitates RN to obtain EAP services, RX
– Protects the public!
Peer Assistance Program PAP
Established in 1982 by ANA
RN voluntarily submits license during program (5 years)
Facilitates impaired nurses to recognize their illness.
Maintain confidentiality & obtain needed RX.
Regain accountability within profession.
Contract
– Method of RX, work guidelines, spot drug testing and quarterly
evaluations.
Work site monitor √ progress during treatment.
If unsuccessful refer to the State Board of Nursing,
– Office of Professional Discipline (OPD).
– Any Pt. harm or criminal charges
Narcotics taken (Federal Law) & theft of property
FL 2009 Law
– Hx of abuse
– Unable to reapply for license for 15 years!
Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses
(SPAN)
Voluntary participation with PAP.
SPAN Advocate
– Mentor maintains weekly contact for 1:1
counseling and support.
Weekly support group meetings
– With other impaired nurses.
Open ended participation
– Encouraged to stay active c PAP program
Evolve into sponsors for their colleagues.
Terminated for non-participation
– PAP notified.