Substance Abuse
Tracking # 20-970698
Course overview
As health professionals, we provide care to clients and families who find their bodies, minds, and quality of life shattered by the consequences of ingesting substances of abuse at levels harmful to body and mind. We need to be alert for the best information concerning which substances have the potential for abuse, at what levels of consumption. We need the most current tools to assist our charges to decrease or eliminate harmful items from their day-to-day lives while recovering quality of life. Participants will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance misuse, addiction, and withdrawal, as well as evaluate care guidelines for these individuals.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.