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Symptoms of
Substance Abuse
PHYSICAL SIGNS
- Bloodshot eyes, frequent
Resources:
American Psychiatric Association (2014). Diagnostic and statistical manual
of mental disorders, fifth edition.
Dhawn, A. and Chopra A (2013). Does buprenorphine maintenance improve
the quality of life of opioid users? Indian Journal of Medical Re
search, 137 (1): 130-135.
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
Created by:
Myra C., Lisa C., Corey M.
Kapiolani Community Nursing Program
Spring 2014
OAHU COMMUNITY
Make treatment therapies (e.g. medication treatment) more effective and help
RESOURCES
Focus on teaching individuals how to cope with cravings and/or triggers and to
Purpose: To help individuals recognize, avoid and cope with situations which they
are most likely to abuse substances
GROUP THERAPY:
Interact with other individuals, generally around the same age, who are encountering the same substance problems
Purpose: Help individuals to acknowledge their substance abuse problems and the
harm it causes. Group therapies also allow individuals to teach each other effective ways to solve life problems without abusing medications or drugs.