Outcome: Substance Abuse

Photo of a woman holding a mic, talking to a group of people in a substance abuse program.

An overindulgence of anything, even something as pure as water, can intoxicate.

―Criss Jami, author

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

  • Define substance abuse and markers for substance abuse risk
  • Describe the effects of alcohol use and abuse on the body
  • Compare the effects of prescription and illegal drug use and abuse on the body
  • Identify resources for further information and guidance about substance abuse