OVERVIEW

Substance Abuse NBCC, NASW approved is organized by Homestead Schools, Inc. This course has been approved for a maximum of 6 Contact Hours.

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.