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CAPTASA January 2008 96-Hour Assessments The New Intervention Tool Michael Wilkerson, MD Medical Director Bradford Health Services 96-Hour Assessment Components Internal Medicine Evaluation Laboratory Work Psychological & Neuropsychiatric Testing Psychiatric Evaluation Addiction Medicine Evaluation Collateral Data Therapeutic Community Internal Medicine Evaluation History Gout Peptic Ulcer Disease / Gastritis/ Esophagitis Hepatitis C Pancreatitis Atrial Fibrillation Seizures Sleep Disturbances Internal Medicine Evaluation Physical Hypertension Palmar Erythema Tachycardia Needle Marks Tremor Rosacea Hepatomegaly Peripheral Spider Angiomata Neuropathy Internal Medicine Evaluation Labs Transaminitis (i.e îSGOT, SGPT, GGT) Hyperlipidemia Macrocytosis Carbohydrate-Deficient Transferrin Drug Screening Urine Drug Screening ETG Saliva Testing Hair Testing Neuropsychiatric Testing Wechesler Adult Intelligence Scale Memory Assessment Scale Halstead Reitan Neuropsychological Tests Tactual Performance Test Finger Tapping Test Reitan Indiana Aphasia Screening Test Trailmaking Test Neuropsychiatric Test Findings A, B & C… A. Split between verbal & performance IQ > 10 points Usually seen with alcohol, benzodiazepines, polydrug Impaired visual spatial functions & visual perceptual speed Neuropsychiatric Test Findings B. Impairments typically seen in the other tests when addressing patients with a history of Alcohol Sedative hypnotic, or Polydrug abuse Neuropsychiatric Test Findings C. Impairments not typically seen in abusers of Opiates Amphetamines, or Hallucinogens Psychological Testing Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory –2 (MMPI-2) Million Clinical Multiaxial Inventory III (MCMI-III) Psychological Findings Scales to address addiction and addiction potential document emotional and personality variables which may affect treatment. Psychiatric Evaluation Part of the addiction assessment Dual Diagnoses Issues… Depressive Disorders Anxiety Disorders ADD/ADHD Bipolar Disorders Axis II Diagnosis Important Issues Addressed in the Psychiatric Evaluation Is the psychiatric diagnosis the primary issue? Medication Management Issues Appropriate Level of Care Addiction Medicine Evaluation DSM IV Criteria Generic Criteria for Substance Dependence The Patient’s maladaptive pattern of substance use leads to clinically important distress or impairment shown in a single 12-month period by 3 more of the following: Tolerance, shown by either of: Markedly increased intake of the substance is needed to achieve the same effect or With continued use, the same amount of the substance has markedly less effect Withdrawal, shown by either of: The substance’s characteristic withdrawal syndrome or The substance (or one closely related) is used to avoid or relieve withdrawal symptoms Generic Criteria for Substance Dependence continued… The amount of duration of use is often greater than intended. The patient repeatedly tries without success to control or reduce substance use. The patient spends much time using the substance, recovering from its effects or trying to obtain it. The patient reduces or abandons important social, occupational or recreational activities because of use. The patient continues to use the substance, despite knowing that it has probably caused physical or psychological problems. Generic Criteria for Substance Abuse The patient’s maladaptive substance use pattern causes clinically important distress or impairment in a single 12-month period by 1 or more of the following: Because of repeated use, the patient fails to carry out major obligations at work or at home. The patient uses substances even when it is physically dangerous. The patient repeatedly has legal problems from substance use. Despite knowing that it has caused or worsened social or interpersonal problems, the patient continues to use the substance. For this class of substance, the patient has never fulfilled criteria for substance dependence. Collateral Data Assessment Coordinator Directs Full Time Position Collects information from family, friends and colleagues Coordinator meets with individual daily Must be able to ask the “right questions” Helps the individual reprocess any new information Therapeutic Community Housed in apartment complex with other peers who are in treatment Attend groups and 12-Step meetings Attend 1st Step presentations Can “mirror image” off others in the community Additional Assessments If Indicated Pain Evaluation Sexual Boundaries Evaluation Indications for a 96-Hour Assessment Unclear Diagnosis Determine Level of Care Needed Secondary Intervention Confirm Non-diagnosis Fit to Return to Duty Relapse Issues (not only use but behavior) 96-Hour Assessments Advantages Thorough evaluation done in 4 days Therapeutic Community Teamwork vs. Splitting Disadvantages Travel Cost ($5,000) Perceived conflict of interest Assessment Recommendations 1998-2004 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 1998 1999 2000 2001 96 Hr Assmt. 2002 Tx Rec. 2003 Tx Acpt. 2004 Total Assessment Recommendations 1998-2004 Totals 96-Hour Assessments 597 Treatment Recommended 333 Percent Tx. Recommended 56% Treatment Accepted 218 Percent Tx. Accepted 65% Treatment not recommended 264 Percent Tx. not recommended 44% Assessment Recommendations 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001 96-Hour Assessments 78 55 74 100 Tx Recommended 47 29 37 60 60% 53% 60% 53% 27 14 24 44 57% 48% 65% 73% 31 26 37 40 40% 47% 50% 40% % Tx recommended Tx Accepted % Tx Accepted Tx not recommended % Tx not recommended Assessment Recommendations 2002-2004 2002 2003 2004 96-Hour Assessments 78 55 74 Tx Recommended 47 29 37 60% 53% 60% 27 14 24 57% 48% 65% 31 26 37 40% 47% 50% % Tx recommended Tx Accepted % Tx Accepted Tx not recommended % Tx not recommended Talbott Recovery Campus Review of Assessments 1998-2004 Age and Sex The average age of 597 patients assessed from 1998 through 2004 was 44.9 years with a range from 22 years to 84 years. The average age didn’t vary from year to year. 494 patients (82.5%) were male with the average age of 45.9 years 103 patients (17.5%) were female with the average age of 40.5 years Occupation 499 patients (83.7%) – Health Professionals Health Prof. Number Percent MD 324 64.9% DDS 72 14.4% RN 23 4.6% DO 23 4.6% RPh 16 3.2% Med. Student 9 1.8% RN/PA 6 1.2% Veterinarian 5 1.0% LPN 5 1.0% Medical Tech 3 0.6% Occupation (cont’d) Health Prof. Number Percent Chiropractor 2 0.4% Psychologist 2 0.4% Physician’s Asst. 2 0.4% Health Admin 2 0.4% Social Worker 1 0.2% Podiatrist 1 0.2% Nurse Practitioner 1 0.2% Naturopath 1 0.2% Paramedic 1 0.2% MD Specialty Specialty Number Percent Gen/Family Practice 70 21.6% Internal Medicine 59 18.2% Anesthesia 55 17.0% Emergency Medicine 23 7.1% OB/GYN 15 4.6% Pediatrics 14 4.3% Psychiatry 14 4.3% Radiology/Oncology 10 3.1% Surgery, General 9 2.8% Surgery, Neurological 9 2.8% MD Specialty (cont’d) Specialty Number Percent Surgery, Plastic 7 2.2% Surgery, Urology 7 2.2% Pathology 4 1.2% Surgery, Cardiothoracic 4 1.2% Surgery, ENT 4 1.2% Neurology 3 0.9% Pain 3 0.9% Surgery, Ophthalmologic 3 0.9% Neurology 3 0.9% Occupational 2 0.6% MD Specialty (cont’d) Specialty Number Percent Surgery, Orthopedic 2 0.6% Anesthesiology 1 0.3% Dermatology 1 0.3% Physical Medicine 1 0.3% Surgery, Pediatric 1 0.3% Non-Health Professionals 98 Patients (16.3%) 10 attorneys 32 pilot/flight attendants Referral Sources State Medical Boards PHP, PRN, PAP 44% 21% Employer Hospital Authority Partners Self 8% 8% 4% 4% For return to work Family Attorney 4% 3% 3% Wife, Friend Military Medical School 2% 1% 1% Final Diagnoses Categories Diagnoses Categories Alcohol Abuse/Dep. Number 144 Percent 34.8% Opiate Abuse/Dep. No Final Diagnosis Polysub.Abuse/Dep. 86 55 20 20.8% 13.3% 4.8% Depressive Disorder Major Depression Cocaine Abuse/Dep. Partner Relationship 14 14 8 8 3.4% 3.4% 1.9% 1.9% Cannabis Abuse/Dep. Bipolar Disorder Cognitive Disorder 7 7 7 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% Final Diagnoses Categories (cont’d) Diagnoses Categories Amphet. Abuse/Dep. Number 6 Percent 1.4% Occupational Problems Sed-hypnotic Abuse Misc. 6 4 5 1.4% 1.0% 1.2% Dysthymia Panic Disorder Benzo. Abuse/Dep. Pathologic Gambling 4 4 3 3 1.0% 1.0% 0.7% 0.7% Sexual Disorder Nitrous Oxide Abuse Pain Disorder 3 3 2 0.7% 0.7% 0.5% Drugs of Abuse/Dependence Alcohol was first drug of choice (46%) 61 patients with other diagnoses also consumed alcohol making it significant in 63% of all assessments Opiates was drug of choice in 41% of patients. Drugs of Abuse/Dependence Hydrocodone was opiate of choice in 58% of Opiate Abuse/Dependence cases. Oxycodone was drug of choice in 17% Fentanyl was drug of choice in 17% Other drugs were propoxyphene, codeine, meperidine, hydromorphone and morphine. Analgesics butophanol (Stadol) and tramadol (Ultram) were reported in a few cases-usually in conjunction with other drugs Drugs of Abuse/Dependence Amphetamines was first drug of choice in 9 cases (methamphetamine and prescription amphetamines) Second and third choice drugs in amphetamine addicts were alcohol, benzodiazepines and opiates Butalbital was the principle drug of choice in patients reporting sedative-hypnotic use. Diazepam, alprazolam, zolpidem and lorazepam were principal benzodiazepine drugs of choice. 56% of patients reported use of nicotine-containing products (63% of patients admitted for regular treatment report use of nicotine-containing products) Dual Diagnosis 66% of patients diagnosed with Abuse/Dependence have one or more coexisting disorders in diagnostic profile Dual Diagnosis (Axis 1) Major Depression/Depressive Disorder NOS 44% Addiction to other drug families 43% Dysthymia/Bipolar Disorder 22% Cognitive Disorders/Inefficiency 6% Axis II Diagnostic Patterns 47% of all assessment patients were diagnosed with abnormal personality characteristics. Axis II Traits/Features Traits/Features Number %-Axis II Narcissistic 54 28% Compulsive 32 17% Histrionic 23 12% Avoidant 19 9% Ob-Compulsive 14 7% Dependent 8 4% Passive Aggressive 1 0.5% Axis II Traits/Features (cont’d) Traits/Features Number %-Axis II Antisocial 5 2.6% Schizoid 3 1.6% Cluster B 4 2.1% Obsessive 3 1.6% Borderline 2 1.0% Self Defeating 1 0.5% Personality Disorder 24 6% Talbott Recovery Campus Michael Wilkerson, MD, Medical Director 1-800-445-4232 www.talbottcampus.com 5448 Yorktowne Drive Atlanta, GA 30349 Lisa Cottrell,MA, LAPC 96-Hour Coordinator