PPT-Substance Misuse

In Older Adults OA Dr Debbi Byrd PsyD 46 th Annual LeadingAge Missouri Conference and Exposition St Louis MO September 1 2015 Why Discuss This Substance misuse among OA is one of the fastest growing health concerns in the US. First . Glasgow Evaluation and Findings . Dr Sarah . Johnsen. Introducing . the Pilot . Project. Background: response to high levels of repeat homelessness amongst people with substance misuse issues in Glasgow. Our Strategy: Working together to reduce harm. 'Working Together to Reduce Harm' is our ten year plan to tackle the problems caused by drugs and alcohol in Wales. Published in 2008, it sets out a clear national programme for tackling and reducing the harms associated with substance misuse.. Jane Kelly, Health Improvement Senior (Schools), North East Glasgow. Jackie Chalmers, Health Improvement Senior (Schools), South Glasgow. Substance Misuse Toolkit. Development Process. The need for developing a toolkit. Parental alcohol . misuse is a major societal issue (. Harwin. , 2011. ).. No . accurate prevalence figures in the . UK.. Estimates put this figure at . 3.3 to 3.5 million . children living with parents . Lecture 3 : . Substance Related Disorders Treatment Planning. Joel Fairbanks, Ph.D.. Definition of “Substance”. Substance is a general term encompassing alcohol, recreational drugs, and medications. Substance, Chemical, and Drugs are employed interchangeably. Nonpsychoactive drugs (e.g., insulin) are also abused, but the DSM-5 focuses on psychoactive substances. The terms Misuse and Abuse are also interchangeable.. about . Colorado Teen . Substance . Misuse Data. Objectives. Discuss substance misuse data from the 2016 Rise Above Colorado Youth Survey (RACYS), including risk and protective factors. Discuss hopes and concerns around substance misuse. NIDA National Institute on Drug Abusedefines SUD/Addiction asWhat is drug addictionAddiction is defined as a chronic relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking continued use despite h How Will Ketchikan Respond?. “The . opioid epidemic is devastating American families and communities. To curb these trends and save lives, . we must help prevent addiction and provide support and treatment . National WIC Association Annual Conference. April . 2019. Acknowledgements. This project was made possible by St. David’s Foundation’s . Focus on the Fourth . initiative to improve postpartum access and outcomes for low-income and underserved women in Central Texas.. Naomi Waddell. Professor . Thanos. . Karatzias. , Professor Michael Brown, Dr Catherine Mahoney . School . of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Care, Edinburgh Napier . University. Literature review. Identify signs and symptoms of neurological disorders affected by substance misuse. Describe an appropriate care plan. LEARNING OUTCOMES. Overlap between neurological and substance use disorders is significant. 8. Definition of a Drug. “A drug is a substance . other than food which. changes the way a person . thinks, feels and acts. .”. . Why may some young people use drugs?. Addiction. A term used to describe a behaviour that is out of control in some way. . Eric A. Lauer. University of New Hampshire. February 11, 2020. Eric A. Lauer. Support. The objectives of the . INROADS (. in. tersecting. . r. esearch. on . o. pioid. . misuse,. . a. ddiction, and . . . Drug misuse is generally associated with prescription medicines. Prescription medicines are meant to be taken as directed by doctors. This is because these types of drugs can cause adverse side effects if directions are not followed..