The National Survey on Drug Use and Abuse report found that 1 in 12 American adults have a substance use disorder. In order to address the epidemic of substance abuse disorders, primary care nurse practitioners must universally assess, screen, and diagnose all clients. Participants in this session will explore evidence-based substance abuse assessment, screening, and diagnostic tools.
This presentation, as part of FNU's Empower 2021 Virtual Event celebrating National Nurse Practitioner Week, is presented by FNU faculty members Beki Asti, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNE and Nancy Pesta Walsh, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will be able to identify common substance use disorders seen in the primary care setting.
2. Participants will be able to have an understanding of screening tools used for substance use disorders in the primary care setting.
3. Attendees will have a basic understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.
