The Dangers of Vaping THC - DVD - 3 Hours (w/Home-study Exam)

Describes the main brain functions that contribute to addictive behavior. Explains the major ways that addiction changes the brains of addicts. Describes how drugs mimic and alter neurotransmitters which provoke the psychological effects of addiction. Explains the difference between drug dependence, tolerance, and addiction. Describes the clinical consequences of addiction to food, opioids, street drugs, and alcohol. Lists and compare the major treatment options for legal and illegal drug addictions. Describes how the information in this course can be utilized to improve patient care and patient outcomes. Describes, for this course, the implications for dentistry, mental health, and other health professions.

In this DVD presentation, Master Instructor Kent Howard will guide the viewer through basic methods of self-protection, retreat, and escape. He will demonstrate skills to deal with seizures and strikes. Finally, he will describe how to engage, control, and restrain an angry or aggressive client. This course will satisfy 2 contact hours in Category 5 for patient safety for pharmacist and pharmacy technician credits.

After completing this course, participants will be able to 1) describe strategies for self-protection, retreat, and escape, 2) demonstrate core skills for defense against seizures and strikes, 3) describe how to engage and gain control over a client who is acting out; and 4) explain the role of self-defense and humane care in crisis intervention.

Describes the structure and function of neurons, glia, neurotransmitters, and brain regions. Explains how the brain produces and is a ected by anxiety, trauma disorders, and depression. Describes how stress is the foundation for anxiety, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), trauma, and many depressions. Describes the new criteria for the diagnosis of PTSD, trauma disorders, and anxiety disorders. Outlines the symptoms and treatment of the major anxiety disorders, including dental anxiety. Lists the difference in symptoms and treatment of trauma disorders, including PTSD. Explains the nature and course of depression as a co-factor in PTSD, trauma, and anxiety disorders. Describes, for this course, the implications for dentistry, mental health, nursing, and other healthcare professions.