« previous next »

Author Question: What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with alcohol use disorder, and how does each ... (Read 52 times)

silviawilliams41

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jun 22, 2018
What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with alcohol use disorder, and how does each of these work?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The most common form of treatment for opioid dependence is rapid opioid detoxification.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Edwyer

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Benzodiazepines enhance GABA inhibition and are used during detoxification to reduce withdrawal symptoms. Once detoxified, maintenance treatment could use antabuse (blocks acetaldehyde metabolism leading to illness if the patient drinks alcohol), naltrexone (opioid antagonist), or acamprosate (structural similarity to GABA).

Answer to Question 2

False


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Chronic marijuana use can damage the white blood cells and reduce the immune system's ability to respond to disease by as much as 40%. Without a strong immune system, the body is vulnerable to all kinds of degenerative and infectious diseases.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Why people don't stop smoking Why people don't stop smoking
The recent mass upheavals in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Syria gave political scientists a cha The recent mass upheavals in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Syria gave political scientists a cha
Work Settings for People Earning Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology Work Settings for People Earning Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology
Instilling Nasal Medications Instilling Nasal Medications
Light beer has about the same amount of alcohol as regular beer Light beer has about the same amount of alcohol as regular beer
A Breathalyzer is used to measure a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) A Breathalyzer is used to measure a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Video: Ear Virtual Tour Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library