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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Introduction

Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingIntroduction
Two people looking at computers with brain images with an imaging equipment room in the background.
Figure 19.1 The etiology of psychological and mental health disorders can be multifaceted, ranging from genetic and biological to environmental; often, specific causes are a combination of the types of factors or remain a mystery. (credit: “National Nurses Week: Capt. Stephanie Smiddy” by Staff Sgt. Shane Hughes/Air Force Medical Service, Public Domain)

Chapter Outline

19.1 Substance Use Disorders
19.2 Alcohol Use Disorder
19.3 Stimulant Use Disorders
19.4 Opioid Use Disorder
19.5 Dealing with Addiction

Substance use and misuse disorders affect more than 40.3 million Americans (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2020) although only one in ten people receive treatment for these disorders (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2016). Regardless of their specialty area, it is imperative that nurses recognize the signs and symptoms of substance use disorders, have a basic understanding of resources available, and are able to assess for the life-threatening effects of substance use in the clients under their care. Substance use disorders are often found comorbidly with mental health or trauma disorders and medical conditions, such as diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2016).

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