Section: Module 2: Lesson 1: Assessment of Substance Use Disorders | Substance Use and Public Health | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Differentiate among the main categories of substance use disorder behaviors.
    • Explore commonly used substance use disorder screening instruments/tools.
    Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this lesson: 2 hours and  6 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources
    • Read the content on the main page and click on the headings "Alcohol," "Cannabis," "Hallucinogens," "Inhalants," "Opioid," "Sedatives, Hypnotics, or Anxiolytics," "Stimulants," and "Tobacco" and read the content for each. (38 minutes)

      MentalHelp.net An American Addiction Centers Resources

    • Read the content in the table. (4 minutes)

      MassHealth PCC Plan MBHP

    • Supplementary Learning Resources (Not Required)
    • Read the content under the heading "Overarching Issues". (33 minutes)

      NCBI