Drugs and Alcohol - Understanding Substance Abuse

Understanding Substance Abuse - Health and Social Care Training Resources

Learning Objectives:

1. Different types of substances commonly misused and their effects on individuals
2. Signs and symptoms of substance misuse and their impact on physical and mental health
3. Social, economic and psychological consequences of substance misuse on individuals, families and communities
4. Underlying factors contributing to substance misuse, including environmental, genetic and socio-cultural influences
5. The concept of addiction and its implications for individuals and society

PowerPoint Presentation (51 slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
SECTION HEADER - COMMONLY MISUSED SUBSTANCES
Alcohol
Opioids
Stimulants
Sedatives
Hallucinogens
Substance Abuse
SECTION HEADER - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
Physical Signs
Behavioral Signs
Signs and Symptoms
SECTION HEADER - IMPACT ON PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Impact on Health
Physical Health Consequences
Mental Health Consequences
Impact on Health
SECTION HEADER - SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES
Social, Economic and Psychological Consequences
Social Consequences
Economic Consequences
Psychological Consequences
Social, Economic and Psychological Consequences
SECTION HEADER - FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Factors Contributing to Substance Abuse
Environmental Influences
Genetic Influences
Socio-Cultural Influences
Factors Contributing to Substance Abuse
SECTION HEADER - UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION
Understanding Addiction
Definition of Addiction
Implications of Addiction
Understanding Addiction
RECAP OF LEARNING OBJECTIVES
RECAP
References

Word Documents - Handout, End of Session Multiple Choice Assessment, Suggested other learning activities.

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