| 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. |