Asked by Shannon Murphy on Oct 01, 2024
A nurse wants to research epidemiology, assessment techniques, and best practices regarding persons with addictions. Which resource will provide the most comprehensive information?
A) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
B) Institute of Medicine (IOM) -National Research Council
C) National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
D) American Society of Addictions Medicine
Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration
A U.S. government agency tasked with improving the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment, and mental health services.
Epidemiology
The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns, and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Recognize drugs utilized for sustaining sobriety in instances of substance dependence.
- Tackle the complexities of dual-diagnosis, like schizophrenia alongside substance misuse, by devising integrated treatment approaches.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize drugs utilized for sustaining sobriety in instances of substance dependence.
- Tackle the complexities of dual-diagnosis, like schizophrenia alongside substance misuse, by devising integrated treatment approaches.
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