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Learning Objectives
Identify the role genetics, age, and gender play in the development of substance use disorders.
Identify the assessment tools used to identify patients with substance use disorders.
Recognize the causes of nicotine addiction.
Identify medical conditions associated with smoking.
Recognize the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Recognize the symptoms of cannabis use.
Identify nursing actions for marijuana overdose.
Recognize the mechanism of addiction to stimulants.
Identify potential complications of methamphetamine overdose.
Identify how opioids affect the brain.