This microlearning series provides a foundational overview of substance use and the health considerations associated with different substances and methods of administration. Learners will explore the characteristics, effects, and common routes of use for opioids, sedatives, cocaine, crack cocaine, and methamphetamine, as well as the health risks associated with various methods of intake. The series also highlights practical strategies to reduce negative health consequences, promote safer use practices, and strengthen understanding of the unique challenges and needs of communities impacted by substance use.

Introduction to Drug User Health: What Every Provider Should Know

Description: This microlearning module highlights basic understanding of substance use, how drugs are taken and the specific health risks associated with the method of intake.

Learning Objective: 

  • Identify a continuum of drug use

  • Describe the methods of intake and associated risks

Faculty: Steve Wood, Senior Training Coordinator, HealthHIV

Audience: This activity is intended for Community Health Workers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other clinical and community providers.

Opioids

Description: This microlearning module highlights basic understanding of opioids. This session explores the various types of opioids, how they are taken and ways that users can prevent negative consequences of use.

Learning Objective: 

  • Identify common types of opioids

  • Describe the methods of intake and associated risks

Faculty: Steve Wood, Senior Training Coordinator, HealthHIV

Audience: This activity is intended for Community Health Workers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other clinical and community providers.

Sedatives

Description: This microlearning module highlights basic understanding of sedative use. This session explores the various types of sedatives, how they are taken and ways that users can prevent negative consequences of use.

Learning Objective: 

  • Identify common types of sedatives

  • Describe the methods of intake and associated risks

Faculty: Steve Wood, Senior Training Coordinator, HealthHIV

Audience: This activity is intended for Community Health Workers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other clinical and community providers.

Cocaine and Crack

Description: This microlearning module highlights basic understanding of cocaine and crack. This session explores the differences between the two, how they are taken and ways that users can prevent negative consequences of use.

Learning Objective: 

  • Identify the difference between cocaine and crack

  • Describe the methods of intake and associated risks

Faculty: Steve Wood, Senior Training Coordinator, HealthHIV

Audience: This activity is intended for Community Health Workers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other clinical and community providers.

Methamphetamines


Description: 

This microlearning module provides a broad overview of Methamphetamine: how it's made, what it does, how it's taken, treatment, and communities most at risk.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify populations most impacted by stimulant use

  • Describe the methods of intake and associated risks

Faculty: Steve Wood, Senior Training Coordinator, HealthHIV

Audience: This activity is intended for Community Health Workers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other clinical and community providers.