As we discussed in the public health-related trends at the beginning of this class, substance abuse and violence in the U.S have become epidemic. This posting assignment will help you realize how serious the problems are and how PHNs can play significant roles in resolving the issues.
Search on the news or articles related to substance abuse or violence in your community or the U.S. If you have previously chosen one of these issues when you completed Module 1 discussion, you must choose the other one.
Discuss the significance of the issue (how serious the problem is, what the consequences of the problem are). Use data/stats from recently published articles to support your discussion.
As a community-based nurse, offer at least 3 specific interventions or ideas that you would implement. Use the PHN Intervention Wheel Links (linked below) to an external site. to guide and/or frame your thoughts.
Post your discussion on this WDB.
