Understanding Motivating Factors Behind Psychoactive Substance Use and Misuse: Why This Should Matter to Healthcare Providers

Course overview

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Define terms relevant to this discussion on substance use; Describe psychosocial motivators for substance use; Describe biological motivators for substance use; Identify factors that may influence what substance(s) someone uses; Explain why understanding the factors influencing substance use is important for healthcare providers. Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define terms relevant to this discussion on substance use; Describe psychosocial motivators for substance use; Describe biological motivators for substance use; Identify factors that may influence what substance(s) someone uses; Explain why understanding the factors influencing substance use is important for healthcare providers