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In the AOD field it is important for workers to understand how to apply pharmacological factors the assessment process.

For this task you are required to research and write a report about drugs and alcohol that shows your understanding of alcohol and drugs and how these are used and their impact.

Your report must cover the following items:

Alcohol

Cannabis

Tobacco

Ice

Heroin

Cocaine

Prescription drugs (you must pick two types).

For each item above, you will need to ensure you have discussed:

How it is administered

Signs and symptoms (effects) of use

Stages and signs of withdrawal

You will also need to include the following in your report

An outline of current and emerging trends in drug types and their use (for example, increase in usage of a particular drug; medical cannabis, etc)

Health issues relevant to drug use, including:

malnutrition

blood-borne diseases

skin infestations

effects on health, cognitive, social, emotional development and impact on others.

Tolerance and dose levels

Description of patterns of drug use, including:

Experimental

Recreational/social

Situational

Classes of drugs, including:

patterns and prevalence

primary properties

harms

preventative/intervention strategies

Drug substitution/replacement, including the consequences and effects

Poly drug use:

Common drug interactions

Effects of prescribed drugs on the use of other drugs.

You will need to decide on the structure and format of your report. You must cite all sources you have used in your research.ty requirements.