Title: Identify major types of substance abuse.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers (14002-II) > Section: Understanding Mental Illness

Identification should include

- descriptions of types of chemical and substance abuse
- signs and symptoms.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are signs of alcohol abuse?
- What are typical signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
- What are the duties of the MHT when caring for a patient during withdrawal?
- What other substances are frequently abused?
- What are the duties of the MHT following withdrawal?