Substance Use Disorders
Purpose
This module will introduce participants to substance use disorders and their signs and symptoms and discuss effective approaches for intervening with those under the influence of substances.
Instructor
This module should be taught by a substance use treatment expert with a law enforcement co-instructor from your community. It is also helpful to include a co-trainer with lived experience with substance use.
Time 80 minutes
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this module, participants should be able to:
Define substance use disorders;
Describe behaviors associated with these disorders;
Discuss the extent that individuals with mental health conditions and developmental disabilities also have substance use disorders; and
Discuss effective approaches to intervening with individuals under the influence of substances.
Materials
Trainer’s Guide
PowerPoint Presentation