Section: Module 2: Lesson 3: Coping with risks associated with substance use disorders. | Substance Use and Public Health | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Examine the strategies used to recognize severe symptoms of mental illness and substance use.
    • Analyze policies and procedures for handling crises and dangerous situations with people who have substance use disorders.
    Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this lesson: 2 hours and 15 minutes.

    • Students must
      Mark as done
      Required Learning Resources
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      Symptoms and Signs of Substance abuse URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. (5 minutes)

      American Addiction Centers

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      Addressing Substance Use in Behavioral Health Crisis Care: A Companion Resource to the SAMHSA Crisis Toolkit URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under the headings "Core Services and Best Practices" and "Core Principles and Essential Partnerships" on pages 6-15. (32 minutes)

      National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors

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      What Is A Crisis Intervention? URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. (8 minutes)

      Vertava Health

    • Students must
      Mark as done
      Supplementary Learning Resources (Not Required)
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      Substance Use Disorders in Crisis Settings: Engagement, Assessment, and Intervention Approaches URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under the heading "Guidelines for integrated longitudinal assessment" until the heading "CME Post-Test". (16 minutes)

      Psychiatric Times