M4D3 Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

Instructions:

  1. Please respond to one (1) of the following discussion prompts below:
    1. Select a research nursing article that addresses the effects of substance abuse on the individual, the family, or the community. Post a brief summary of the article.
    2. Choose one commonly abused substance and present a summary of the prevalence of the problem and the local resources for individuals, families or the community
  2. Your response should be 50 – 100 words.
  3. Please respond to at least one (1) of your classmates.
  4. To begin the discussion, click on the “Click to Launch” link above, and then click “Create Thread“.

You will be graded as follows:

Complete answer(s) to prompt(s) using standard English grammar and spelling; length of post complies with directions; and references are cited as per directions 80%
Response to one classmate using standard English grammar and spelling; references are cited per directions. Your comment(s) must be substantial. Do not just stay “I agree” or “Good point”. 10%
Response to one more classmate using standard English grammar and spelling; references are cited per directions. Your comment(s) must be substantial. Do not just stay “I agree” or “Good point”. 10%
Total 100%