For this assignment, you will choose one substance or illegal drug that is prevalently being abused in our society to present to your classmates.

The presentation should include the following:

Title page

Introduction to Substance

History of Abuse

Prevalence and Epidemiology in the US

Risk Factors/ vulnerable populations associated with abuse of this substance

Short-term and Long-term side effects of the substance use

Signs and symptoms of abuse upon assessment

Potential for overdose or use as suicide weapon of choice

Example of a Care Plan for a patient:

Pharmacological tx

Non-pharmacological tx

Patient Education

Referral

Follow-up

Conclusion

REQUIREMENTS:

ALL SECTIONS ABOVE MUST BE MEET WITH HEADING ON TOP TO IDENTIFY EACH SECTION

– 8 SLIDES, YOU CAN ADD SOME IMAGANES BUT MEET THE INFORMATION REQUESTED

– THIS PP WILL BE SUBMITTED VIA TURNITIN CANT HAVE MORE THAN 10% PLAGIARISM

– 4 SCHOLARLY REFERENCES WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS WITH DOI#

– ALL SLIDES IN APA FORMAT

-ALL SLIDES WITH SPEAKER NOTES ( MANDATORY)

– DUE DATE FEBRUARY 23, 2026