Addiction Signs and Symptoms: Intensive

Module One: Description 

Beginning with a discussion on the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) definition of addiction this discussion will offer perspectives on the disease conceptualization of addiction.  Commentary by Terry Gorski, and Alan Marlatt, as well as the Medical and Science Society provide robust contrasts for participants to consider in developing an understanding of addiction problems.  Current classification subtypes for addictions are also presented including historical subtypes originally described by Benjamin Rush, MD.  The six classifications of psychoactive drugs are presented including medical uses, street names, signs, and symptoms of low, moderate, and high doses, and including long term effects. 

Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to define addiction. 

2. Participants will be able to discuss the historic subtypes of alcoholism as described by Benjamin Rush and EM Jellinek.

3. Participants will be able to discuss a current addiction paradigm classifying addictions as primary, secondary and reactive.

Module Two: Description

Three of the six classifications of psychoactive drugs are presented (stimulants, depressants, and cannabis) including medical uses, street names, signs, and symptoms of low, moderate, and high doses, and including long term effects. Statistical information on costs to society including, crimes, traffic consequences, social problems, and health concerns are discussed throughout the class.  The information additionally contains evidence-based risk and protective factors found to be relevant in prevention efforts with youth.

Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to discuss signs and symptoms of stimulants intoxication, abuse and dependency

2. Participants will be able to discuss signs and symptoms of depressant intoxication, abuse and dependency

3. Participants will be able to discuss signs and symptoms of and cannabis intoxication, abuse and dependency

4. Participants will be able to identify effects indicating overdose, detox or withdrawal for stimulants, depressants, and cannabis

5. Participants will be able to discuss the short-term and chronic use effects of the abuse of stimulants, depressants and cannabis

Module Three: Description

The module discusses three of the six classifications of psychoactive drugs (hallucinogens, narcotics, and inhalants) including medical uses, street names, signs, and symptoms of low, moderate, and high doses, and including long term effects.  Statistical information on costs to society including, crimes, traffic consequences, social problems, and health concerns are discussed throughout the class.  Finally, a supplemental section on designer drugs, club drugs, steroid abuse, over the counter and prescription drugs is provided.  

Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to discuss hallucinogens, narcotics, and inhalants and identify signs and symptoms

2. Participants will be able to identify special aspects of designer and club drug use

3. Participants will be able to discuss steroid abuse, over the counter and prescription misuse

CE Credits:  11

Methods: Pre-test, Study guide, Posttest and Evaluation, Q&A by email

CE Broker Course #: 10-1166536

Content Area: Understanding Addiction(ICRC),Adolescent Iuuses,Addiction,Substance Abuse Professional,Behavior Disorder, Mixed Credits(ICRC), Client/Family and Community Education - 2,Documentatin - 3,Clinical Evaluation and Assessment - 3,Service Coordination - 3,

Purpose: This evidence-based course describes the signs and symptoms of substance abuse, dependency, and withdrawal and is useful for professionals providing clinical services and assessment for substance involved populations.