Hallucinogen Use in Teens and Young Adults

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Abbie Schmitt MSN, RN

Course Overview

Surveys show that the use of hallucinogen use among teens and young adults is rising. This course is not meant to create panic or anxiety, but to raise awareness and equip healthcare providers with knowledge on commonly used hallucinogens, how to recognize signs that someone is using them, possible dangers, and treatment options.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Statistics on Hallucinogen Use
  3. Hallucinogens
  4. Signs of Hallucinogen Use in Teens and Young Adults
  5. Treatment Options
  6. Hallucinogen Disorder
  7. Support and Resources
  8. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. List the different types of hallucinogens
  2. Identify the signs of hallucinogen use and possible dangers associated
  3. Discuss the goals of clinical treatment for hallucinogen use

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.