American Nutrition Association

This presentation reviews methods for identifying the “functional” inebriate client for successful intervention outcomes. Clinicians will learn to assess intake and identify the signs/symptoms of a functional client with chemical dependency, to implement nutritional and holistic recovery methods, and to understand the impact of trauma on clients and its association with mental health disorders such as addiction and other health consequences. A case overview will be presented.

Learning Objectives

-Evaluate substance intake and identify the signs and symptoms of clients with chemical dependencies

-Summarize the neuronal biochemistry of addiction

-Discuss the impact of trauma on clients and its association with mental health disorders such as addiction and other health consequences