Addictions, Substance Use Category

Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy

18 CE Hours
616 members have taken this course

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About the Course

Course 102530 is the updated version of this book.

The book upon which this course is based provides information about the drugs people use and the ways people get high. The authors present a realistic informative handbook without bias or exaggeration. The physiological and behavioral effects of drug abuse are sure to increase understanding of the common reactions many people experience who use drugs. Basic principles and legalities related to drug issues are also presented in this course.

This course is based on the book, Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy created by Cynthia Kuhn, Scott Swartzwelder, and Wilkie Wilson

Publication Details

Publication Date: August 11th, 2014 / 4th Edition

Course Material Author

Cynthia Kuhn, Scott Swartzwelder, and Wilkie Wilson

Cynthia Kuhn, Scott Swartzwelder, and Wilkie Wilson authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health care professionals,health educators, counselors,and social workers who seek knowledge about different classes of drugs and their physical and psychological effects . It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify classes of drugs.
  2. 2 Describe the different physical and psychological effects of different classes of drugs.
  3. 3 Explain the principles of drug addition.
  4. 4 Explain the basic laws and principles that are applicable with drug use.

Disclosure to Learners

CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity – including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests).

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Course Creator

Ryan Gibson, CADC #123456 – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$129.60

Course Details

18 CE Hours
Book
Course 102010

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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