7123-E Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Skills Workshop-Recording 3

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In the second part of the Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Skills Workshop, the facilitator delves into the specifics of opioids and stimulants, their addictive properties, and treatment methods. The distinction between opiates (natural substances derived from the poppy plant) and opioids (synthetic substances) is clarified, noting both interact with opioid receptors in the brain, which are natural painkillers (endorphins). Opioids differ from other painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin, by altering pain perception in the brain, often leading to addiction due to the euphoric "rush" they produce, especially when snorted, smoked, or injected.<br /><br />Side effects of opioid misuse include drowsiness, mental confusion, nausea, and severe gastrointestinal issues like constipation. Withdrawal symptoms are severe, such as intense muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, and vomiting but are not themselves lethal.<br /><br />Treatment for opioid use disorder includes medications like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, each functioning differently. Methadone is a full opioid receptor agonist; buprenorphine is a partial agonist, limiting euphoria and blocking other opioids; naltrexone, an antagonist, blocks opioids from binding to receptors, preventing their effects. The presenter highlighted that methadone and buprenorphine offer long-term stability, reducing cravings and preventing withdrawal, essential for managing opioid dependence.<br /><br />The session also discussed Ricky's Law, which permits involuntary treatment for substance use disorders under certain conditions, emphasizing the need for criteria such as the person's refusal of voluntary treatment and being a danger to themselves or others.<br /><br />Additionally, stimulant use, particularly methamphetamine, was reviewed, noting its highly addictive qualities, methods of use, and severe health risks like psychosis and cardiovascular issues. The workshop closed with reflections on addiction development theories, encompassing personal responsibility, substance properties, addictive personality traits, social influences, and broader public health perspectives, aiming to understand and address the multifaceted nature of addiction.

Keywords

opioid use disorder

stimulant use disorder

opioids

opiates

addiction treatment

methadone

buprenorphine

naltrexone

Ricky's Law

methamphetamine

addiction theories