Addiction Studies-Wk 5 Presentation
TOPIC: HYPNOTIC/ANXIOLYTICS
-Describe the drug that you have selected (street and/or slang names – the names that substance abusers use to describe their use of the drug), in which forms does it come?
-How is this drug administered (Oral, Nasal, IV, etc)Who primarily uses this drug (age, race, gender, region, etc)?
-How does this addiction start and how does it progress into a substance disorder (refer to the DSM-V criteria)
-What are the symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal of this drug?
-How does this drug impact the brain and the body?
-Are there genetic or psychosocial traits of this drug?
-What type of treatment is most effective based on research?
-What are the withdrawal symptoms and/or complications of using this drug?
-Is there any evidence based practices for treatment for this drug that is specific to criminal offenders and/or victims of crime (if so,discuss the most effective based on current research)?
-What are your suggestions for treatment for this type of addiction?