HomesteadSchools.com - Substance Abuse

Learning Objectives

1.	Understand the process of addiction and the symptoms of each stage.
2.	Explain how denial affects the substance abuser.
3.	Understand the importance of rituals in a substance abuser's life.
4.	Describe the physiological effect of alcohol on all organs and major systems of the body.
5.	Describe the symptoms of withdrawal.
6.	Develop a nursing plan for the substance-abuser patient.
7.	Explain four myths about alcoholism.
8.	List five characteristics of the substance abuser.
9.	Describe the characteristics of a co-dependent.
10.	Have knowledge of the different kinds of treatment programs that are available.
11.	Describe how the intervention process is carried out.
12.	Describe the behavior in a dysfunctional family.
13.	Describe the progression of recovery.
14.	Describe a child's development in a dysfunctional household.
15.	Explain the concept of relapse.

Course Contents

	Learning Objectives
	Introduction
1	Process of Addiction
2	Biological and Physiological Factors
3	Drug of Choice
4	Medical Complications
5	High-Risk Factors for Substance Abuse
6	Myths and Misconceptions
7	Cultural and Social Factors
8	Behavioral Factors
9	Effects of Substance Abuse on the Family
10	Co-Dependency
11	Intervention
12	Treatment of Substance Abuse
13	Recovery
14	Relapse
	The Chemical Dependency Care Package
	Resources
	References and Bibliography
	1993 National Household Survey on Substance Abuse
	Post Test

Comments

"Subject was well presented - very informative. A lot of knowledge gained" - V.C., Albuquerque, NM

"Is it possible to purchase more of these Substance Abuse books - without the test - to pass on to family members? " - S.F., El Sobrante, CA

"Excellent Book! Very informative." - L.B., Mandeville, LA

"I enjoyed how the read material was straightforward. I also like how the test answers were not buried. They were right there in black and white." - R.M., Millersburg, OH

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