Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders, and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse.
Describe a variety of helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of substance abuse and dependency.
Be familiar with medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders.
Understand and appropriately apply agency-specific policies and procedures for handling crises or dangerous situations, including safety measures for clients and staff.