| 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. | |
| 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 | ||
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