Question

The second client is an older man in his late sixties and is a bit disheveled in appearance. He is accompanied by his neighbor. The neighbor tells you that she observed him earlier this evening trying to enter his apartment door. He was sweaty, his eyes where dilated, and his hands were trembling so badly that he could not get the key in the door. He kept calling her by another name and saying he was trying to get into his office to do some work. She knows he retired years ago, has lived in her apartments for several years, and knows her real name. His speech is not slurred. He can correctly identify himself but, also appears confused. He is unable to tell you the month or season. His nose and cheeks are red with tiny spider veins and his stomach distended and when he extends his hands out in front of him these are very tremulous. His demeanor is polite and apologetic to you and the staff.
Is this person suffering from withdrawal or intoxication and what substance might she be using?
Answer the following questions:
What is inhalant use disorder and what are the medical complications that can occur from inhalant use?
In your opinion, does street tag or slang for substances promote use?
In your opinion how does the internet impact the opportunity to develop a gambling disorder?

Answer 1

Explanation:

• He is suffering from withdrawal symptoms. The statement, "his hands were trembling so badly that he could not get the key in the door" fits in with a symptom of withdrawal.
• Inhalant use disorder in simple terms refers to an intentional, that is, non-medical inhalation of substances by an individual, in other to become intoxicated. Medical complications that can occur from inhalant use include:

1. reduces memory,
2. dizziness,
3. lead to blurred vision, etc.

• Yes, some medical researchers agree that street tag or slang for substances promote their use.
• Yes, the prevalence of online ads these days has been described by researchers as part of a factor that leads to gambling disorder; since it has become easier for people to become gamblers right from the comfort of one's home via the internet.