Which opioid antagonist is used to treat Alcohol Use Disorder? - ️️Oral Naltrexone
hydrochloride (ReVia; Depade) for Alcohol Treatment
Nalxone how does it work and what does it do? - ️️Naloxone is a medication for
opioid overdose deaths. The medication binds to opioid receptors and can r...
LCAS MEDICATION ASSISTED
TREATMENT
Which opioid antagonist is used to treat Alcohol Use Disorder? - ✔️✔️Oral Naltrexone
hydrochloride (ReVia; Depade) for Alcohol Treatment
Nalxone how does it work and what does it do? - ✔️✔️Naloxone is a medication for
opioid overdose deaths. The medication binds to opioid receptors and can reverse or
block opioid receptors, reversing overdose.
MAT - ✔️✔️Medication Assisted Treatment- form of pharmacotherapy/any treatment
that includes pharmacologic intervention as part of a comprehensive substance abuse
treatment plan with the ultimate goal of patient recovery with full social function.
There are currently no medication assisted Treatment for 3 drugs - ✔️✔️Cannibis,
cocaine, methamphetamine
Acamposate (Brand name: Campral) reduces the symptoms of alcohol
withdrawl/protracted withdrawl (insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, and dysphoria). -
✔️✔️What drug is used for ETOH DO: Used for Protracted withdrawal's of alcohol
PAW's in individuals with severe alcohol use disorder.
Disulfiram how does it work and which DO is this MAT used for? - ✔️✔️Disulfiram
(Antabuse) inhibits the enzyme in the metabolism of alcohol, causing an unpleasant
reaction, inducing: flushing, nausea, heart palpitations.
Naltrexone what is it used for in relationship to ETOH. - ✔️✔️ETOH DO-blocks
receptors involved in the rewarding effects of drinking/craving for alcohol.
Medication Assisted Treatment, Methadone, how does it work? - ✔️✔️Methadone-
prevents withdraw sx and reduces cravings by "ACTIVATING" opioid receptors in the
brain.
In some states, may be administered to 16-18, with two documented failed treatments,
and written consent for methadone by parent or legal guardian.
, Buprenorphine what is it used for and how does it work? - ✔️✔️Buprenorphine
(Subutex® & Suboxone®) reduces or eliminates opiate withdraw symptoms, including
drug cravings, without euphoria/dangerous side effects of heroin or opiates. By
"activating/blocking" opioid receptors in the brain. Buprenorphine is an FDA approved
opioid addiction treatment. Currently Subutex® & Suboxone® are the only
Buprenorphine medications approved by the FDA. Subutex is an opioid medication.
This medicine oral/sublingual (given under the tongue) is used to treat opioid addiction.
Comes in a "stand-alone" treatment sublingual; and, as a "combination treatment,"
called, Naloxone, which cannot be shot up or causes withdraw symptoms.
MD needs special certification to administer in office/detoxification. 16 years or older
Naltrexone how does it work - ✔️✔️Naltrexone is for individuals who have been
detoxed from opioids. Acts by "blocking" the brains opioid receptors, prevents the drug
from reacting/prevents euphoria. Causes withdrawal if taken soon after opioids/without
detoxification.
Comes in one time a month IM or oral tablets
Nalxone how does it work and what does it do? - ✔️✔️Naloxone is a medication for
opioid overdose deaths. The medication binds to opioid receptors and can reverse or
block opioid receptors, reversing overdose.
Which type of therapy is recommended for Medication Assisted Treatment? (Name 3) -
✔️✔️Behavioral Therapies-individual, group, and family behavioral therapy.
1. CBT-recognize, avoid, cope with situations they are most likely to abuse drugs.
2. Motivational Enhancement-readiness of individuals to change behavior and enter
treatment.
3. Motivational Incentives (CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT) uses positive
reinforcement to encourage abstinence from drugs.
Disulfiram is also called - ✔️✔️Antabuse
Disulfiram is used to treat what disorder? How? - ✔️✔️ETOH DO, central nervous
system effects, inhibiting the enzyme dopamine B-hydroxylase and affecting
serotonergic function. Disrupts the metabolism of alcohol-severe reaction.
Motivation to remain abstinent: Reaction to alcohol consumption.
Uncertain: Decreases craving/urge
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