Science Fair Project

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The Psych-a-delic Slate Project

• By Jason L. Musser (D.O.), Capt, USAF, MC, FS

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Todays talk

• What it is
• How it came about
• The four corners and topics covered
• Results
• The Future
• And a few quizes along the way

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Psych-a-delic what?

• Bulletin board
• Behavioral med
• Psychiatric topics
• Drugs of abuse
• Reminders

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A Long time ago....
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One day I had an idea.
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Percentages Reporting Past Month Use of Any
Illicit Drug among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by
State 1999 and 2000
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Gratuitous picture of my son
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Overall Goals

• Raise awareness of drugs of abuse among residents
  and patients
• Present mnemonics and other tips for psych
  related illnesses
• Present interesting cases
• Provide a forum for further biopsychosocial
  education outside of lectures and rotations.

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And then came the brainstorm
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The Psych-A-Delic Slate
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And now!

• A brief intermission

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First Question!!

• What drug is wet?
• A cigarette, cigar, or joint dipped in embalming
  fluid, with or without PCP
• Other names include Fry, wack, amp
• Lasts hours to months to forever

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And now back to the show!
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The Four Corners

• Mystery Cases
• Mnemonics, hints, tips
• Miscellaneous
• Drugs of abuse

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Cases

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar
• ADHD
• Depression

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Mnemonics and hints

• SADD PERSONS
• SIGECAPS
• TAPS
• DIGFAST
• FEVER
• A review of a full mental status exam

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Next Question!
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Second Question

• What drug
• Dilates the eyes
• Increases sensation
• Causes bruxism
• MDMA or Ecstasy
• Light sticks
• Menthol ointment
• Tigers balm

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Miscellaneous items

• Counseling tips
• Current articles
• The Elephant in the room
• Study Finds Lower Suicide Rates Not Due to
  Antidepressant Use
• Body Modification Personal Art or Cry for Help?
• Etc.

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Drugs profiled

• Wet
• Methamphetamine
• MDMA (Ecstasy)

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Huffing was also profiled
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Huffing

• Common substances
• Rubber cement
• Spray paint
• Correction fluid
• Whippits (NO)
• Compressed air

• Action
• Hypoxia
• Volatile fumes
• Deadly each and every time
• Signs of use
• Frostbite on hands/face
• Paint on hands/face
• Increased use

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Last question!
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• What drug
• Lose weight
• Aid to body building
• Safe sleep aid
• Anti-aging effects
• Liquid X

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GHB

• Gamma hydroxybutyrate
• Floor stripper mixed with drain cleaner
• Related to GBL
• Comes as a clear liquid
• Effects vary
• Withdrawal

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Watch What Happens!
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Growing Pains, Results and the Future!
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Other Growing Pains

• Cases
• Patient confidentiality
• Resources
• Drugs of abuse
• Mnemonics
• Coordination
• Increasing visibility

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Solutions and more evolution

• Board review cases with explanations
• Update as often as possible
• Current articles
• Teaser e-mails

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Results

• Increased patient awareness
• Numerous comments
• 25 residents and staff surveyed, 100 noted
  increase in
• Knowledge of the topics
• Awareness
• Influence on practice
• Improved counseling for Well Child exams

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The Future

• Sustainment
• Going on-line

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Questions?
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PEACE!