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Western Compressed Time Frame BScN Program N2600 Mental Health Care Week 9: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Overview Addiction, of any kind, is a chronic and relapsing diagnosable medical condition (APA, 2013; WHO, 2007) seen across all populations regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status, education or culture. It is also the leading cause of preventable death, globally. Despite the ubiquity of addictions, these illnesses are often neglected, and/or under-treated, in Canada. Persons suffering with addiction encounter stigma, alienation and isolation; systematic barriers to treatment work to perpetuate substance use disorder (SUD) itself. (Kunyk & Els, 2015). The emergence of research contributing to greater understanding of the structure and function of the brain has led to a new conceptualization of addiction. This evidence informed approach has paved the way for newer, better treatments for individuals and families affected by addiction and SUD. In this class, students will develop a greater understanding of addiction and the screening/assessment and multimodal treatment options, all of which contribute to improved processes and quality of care. American Psychiatric Association. (2020). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (7 th ed.). American Psychiatric Association. Kunyk, D., & Els, C. (2015). Substance-related and addictive disorders. In W. Austin & M.A. Boyd (Eds.), Psychiatric and mental health nursing for Canadian practice (3 rd ed.). Wolters Kluwer. World Health Organization. (2007). International statistical classification of disease and related health problems (10 th ed.). Geneva, IL: WHO Press. Goals Learners will have the opportunity to: • increase understanding of addic tion and substance use disorder • e xplore factors within the social environment that promote/sustain addiction • u nderstand current definitions, diagnostic criteria, and vocabulary of substance related disorders • d efine the role of the nurse in promoting health in the context of addiction and substance abuse behaviors. • g ain an appreciation of the lived experience of substance related disorders. • e xplore harm reduction strategies used with persons living with addictions. In Preparation Read: Kunyk, D., & Els, C. (2019). Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders. In W. Austin, D., Kunyk, C.A., Peternelj-Taylor & M.A., Boyd (2019). Psychiatric and mental health nursing for Canadian practice (4th ed., pp. 617-645). Wolters Kluwer. Western Compressed Time Frame BScN Program, N2600 Mental Health Care, Winter 2022