Substance Use Presentation

choose one substance or illegal drug that is prevalently being abused in our society to present to your classmates.

The presentation should include the following:

1. Title page
2. Introduction to Substance
3. History of Abuse
4. Prevalence and Epidemiology in the US
5. Risk Factors/ vulnerable populations associated with abuse of this substance
6. Short-term and Long-term side effects of the substance use
7. Signs and symptoms of abuse upon assessment
8. Potential for overdose or use as suicide weapon of choice
9. Example of a Care Plan for a patient:
   a. Pharmacological tx
   b. Non-pharmacological tx