SUBSTANCE ABUSE ED. 1 UPDATED

Course overview

Provides an overview of substance use, abuse, and the addiction process in the United States. Includes awareness of the prevalence of substance abuse problems, prevention strategies, identification and assessment of substance-abusing patients, and treatment considerations.Thoroughly describes 12 types of commonly abused substances, including history, epidemiology, biochemistry, and effects on functioning. Concludes with a discussion of substance abuse disorders among healthcare professionals. Course Objectives: Describe the epidemiology of substance use in the United States. Discuss the concepts and principles of preventing substance abuse. Describe components of a substance abuse assessment. Distinguish among the various substances used and abused. Identify the effects of various substances on the body. Describe the clinical considerations for clients with substance use disorders. Summarize treatment approaches for a drug-dependent client. Discuss the scope of substance abuse among health care professionals.