Section: Module 5: Lesson 4: Substance Use Follow-Up, Self-Help, Well-Being, and the Community | Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Recognize when to refer patients - Assist the patient in acquiring healthy lifestyles, which can improve mental health and help manage substance use disorder triggers such as stress - Perform a general healthy weight assessment (BMI, weight, and height)."
    • Explain how, at follow-ups, to reassess the person’s expectations of treatment, clinical status, understanding of treatment, and adherence to the treatment and correct any misconceptions.
    • Explain how to continually monitor for treatment effects and outcomes, drug interactions with substances (alcohol and illicit drugs), and medicines (both naturopathic and traditional) and adjust accordingly.
    • Explore involvement in self-help and family support groups, where available.
    • Identify and mobilize possible sources of social and community support in the local area, including educational, housing, and vocational supports.
    • Discuss the self-monitoring of symptoms and explain when to seek care immediately.
    • Identify when it is appropriate to involve the carer or family member in the person’s care.
    • Explore strategies that promote autonomy and independent living among individuals with substance use disorders, while minimizing reliance on institutional or long-term residential care.
    • Explore useful self-help and well-being resources for Substance Use Disorder patients.
    • Describe when to assist the patient in acquiring a healthy lifestyle, which can improve mental health and help manage substance use disorder triggers such as stress.
    • Describe how to perform a general healthy weight assessment (BMI, weight, and height).

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