Nursing Process Applied to the Management of Individuals or Groups who Use and Abuse Substances

Catalog description

This course presents an integral view of the addictive process and its effects in the health and well -being of individuals’ families, and communities within the Puerto Rican Society. Theories related to the development of addiction, the identification and evaluation of the clients who use and abuse alcohol and drugs, and treatment modalities are discussed. The learning experiences guide the students in the development of knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for the intervention with persons who have addiction problems or with high-risk groups. The students shall intervene in a holistic way with individuals, families, and groups in different stages of growth and development. Nursing principles shall be integrated in the learning activities including dire ct care so that students apply their previous knowledge when working with dysfunctional patterns manifested in relation to the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs. Selected clinical experiences shall be carried out in different settings at the primary, seco ndary and tertiary level.