Addiction Studies-Wk 5 Presentation: 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?
