Learning Objectives
- Understand the process of addiction and the symptoms of each stage.
- Explain how denial affects the substance abuser.
- Understand the importance of rituals in a substance abuser’s life.
- Describe the physiological effect of alcohol on all organs and major systems of the body.
- Describe the symptoms of withdrawal.
- Develop a nursing plan for the substance-abuser patient.
- Explain four myths about alcoholism.
- List five characteristics of the substance abuser.
- Describe the characteristics of a co-dependent.
- Have knowledge of the different kinds of treatment programs that are available.
- Describe how the intervention process is carried out.
- Describe the behavior in a dysfunctional family.
- Describe the progression of recovery.
- Describe a child’s development in a dysfunctional household.
- Explain the concept of relapse.
Course Contents
Learning Objectives
Introduction
- Process of Addiction
- Biological and Physiological Factors
- Drug of Choice
- Medical Complications
- High-Risk Factors for Substance Abuse
- Myths and Misconceptions
- Cultural and Social Factors
- Behavioral Factors
- Effects of Substance Abuse on the Family
- Co-Dependency
- Intervention
- Treatment of Substance Abuse
- Recovery
- Relapse
The Chemical Dependency Care Package
Resources
References and Bibliography
1993 National Household Survey on Substance Abuse
Post Test
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