Addiction/Problem Assignment
Addiction/Problem Assignment
Introduction
Clearly identify the problem and specific statistics from your community related to this problem. You may use city or county data. For example if you choose tobacco use, you should find the tobacco use rate in your city or county.
Addiction/Problem Description
Utilize one scholarly reference (not assigned in this course) to describe this problem/addiction. Discuss reasons why this may be a problem in your community. Cite all sources.
SBIRT Description
Utilize at least one scholarly reference (not assigned in this course) to describe how SBIRT is used with this specific addiction/problem. Identify specific steps and questions that are used. Describe at least one video that demonstrates SBIRT related to the addiction you chose. Cite all sources.
SBIRT Description continued
Community Resources
Describe at least two community resources that are available to refer people to who have been identified as having a problem or potential problem. You are to provide the names of these resources and brief descriptions. You may use online resources if community resources are not available.
Conclusion and Future Implications for Nursing
Provide a summary of your findings. Discuss the use of SBIRT in nursing practice.
Conclusion and Future Implications continued
References
Provide all references for all sources utilized in APA format, though a hanging indent is not needed.
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