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In the AOD field it is important for workers to understand how to apply pharmacological factors the assessment process.
For this task you are required to research and write a report about drugs and alcohol that shows your understanding of alcohol and drugs and how these are used and their impact.
Your report must cover the following items:
Alcohol
Cannabis
Tobacco
Ice
Heroin
Cocaine
Prescription drugs (you must pick two types).
For each item above, you will need to ensure you have discussed:
How it is administered
Signs and symptoms (effects) of use
Stages and signs of withdrawal
You will also need to include the following in your report
An outline of current and emerging trends in drug types and their use (for example, increase in usage of a particular drug; medical cannabis, etc)
Health issues relevant to drug use, including:
malnutrition
blood-borne diseases
skin infestations
effects on health, cognitive, social, emotional development and impact on others.
Tolerance and dose levels
Description of patterns of drug use, including:
Experimental
Recreational/social
Situational
Classes of drugs, including:
patterns and prevalence
primary properties
harms
preventative/intervention strategies
Drug substitution/replacement, including the consequences and effects
Poly drug use:
Common drug interactions
Effects of prescribed drugs on the use of other drugs.
You will need to decide on the structure and format of your report. You must cite all sources you have used in your research.ty requirements.