VA-SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISEASE PROCESS (3)    EDUCATION TOPICS (9999999.09)

Name Value
NAME VA-SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISEASE PROCESS
PRINT NAME Subs. Abuse Disease Process
CLASS LOCAL
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME
The patient and family will recognize the disease process of chemical
dependency and define motivation for change.
EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS
1.  Review the current factual information i.e., the patient's specific
4.  Discuss a plan of care that will achieve the goal of sobriety and freedom
from use of mood altering chemicals.  Patient can be offered rehabilitation
assistance but must prove an interest by attendance and follow-up with groups
as an outpatient.
chemical dependency.
 
2.  Provide the patient with an opportunity for discussion and referral for the
purpose of acknowledging and understanding the diagnosis of chemical
dependency.
 
3.  Explain co-dependency to patient and spouse or significant other.