To fully serve your community, it is important to know about the various substances used in your community, the methods of ingestion, their overdose risk, and the co-occurring infections related to the drug or the method of ingestion. This session informs workers to advocate for safety for every client, as well as assess the risk for a variety of drugs and behaviors.
Learning Objectives
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Discuss common substances and their effects on the body.
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Explain the various methods of use of a variety of substances.
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Identify risk factors associated with methods of intake.