Abuse- Substances commonly Abused

Abuse- Substances commonly Abused
Module Objectives:
Demonstrate an understanding of the history of opiates/opioids use, identify the types and effects of opioids, understand the origin and use of Opioid Replacement
Therapies, understand the interactions between opioids (synthetic & non-synthetic) and other psychotropic substances (both licit & illicit), and become familiar with
the new ORT’s such as Buprenorphine) (C408).
Demonstrate an understanding of the history of stimulant use, identify types of stimulants (both licit and illicit), understand the interactions between stimulants and
other substances, and become familiar with pharmacological therapies available for stimulant users (C408).
Demonstrate an understanding of the history of alcohol and sedative use, the types and effects of sedatives, the detoxification process for alcohol and sedatives,
interactions between alcohol and sedatives with other psychotropic substances, understand the impact of alcohol on physiological systems (C409).
Demonstrate an understanding of the history of hallucinogens, identify the types & effects of hallucinogens as well as the interactions between hallucinogens & other
psychoactive substances (C409).Module Readings:
Just skim all of them:
Links for NIAAA/NIDA information on various substances:
Alcohol: RethinkingDrinking.niaaa.nih.gov
Marijuana: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
Heroin: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin
Prescription Drugs I:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/prescription-over-counter-medications
Prescription Drugs II:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs
Cocaine: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/cocaine-abuse-addiction
Stimulants: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/stimulant-adhd-medications-methylphenidate-amphetamines
Module 3: Substances Commonly Abused
1. Alcohol
2. Marijuana
3. Prescription Drugs
4. Opioids
5. Stimulants

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