Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Describe the immediate and long-term effects of alcohol and other substances that are abused.
• Explain how to correctly use a screening tool to identify harmful use of alcohol.
• Describe how to manage people with substance use problems at the community level.
• Explain the reasons for referring people with substance use problems and where to refer them.