Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of the subject, students are expected to be able to define the various terms associated with substance use and substance related disorders; differentiate between substance abuse and substance dependence; discuss predisposing factors implicated in the aetiology of substance related disorders; describe the expected effects and withdrawal effects of a variety of commonly used substances; outline contemporary treatment approachs for people with substance-related disorders and describe the role of the nurse within such approaches.
Assessment To be advised