Module Summary
Michelle Grice discusses what you can do to help patients suffering with substance misuse problems
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Learning Objectives
This module looks at various forms of substance misuse, and examines how you can help in practice or the community, including:
- Approaches for harm reduction
- Symptoms of withdrawal
- Medical approaches for patients who are dependent
Author
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Michelle Grice is a mental health nurse and the clinical lead for the Gwent Drug and Alcohol Service in Newport, Wales.
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