NSG5223

Drug and alcohol nursing

Mr G Logan

6 points * 3 hours per week * Peninsula

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 approaches for people with substance-related disorders and describe the role of the nurse within such approaches.

Assessment To be advised