Learning Objectives For The Medical Students At Sahanaya

At the end of the visit students should be able to

1. List the facilities available at Sahanaya specifically and in the community in general for the rehabilitation of patients with alcohol dependence and other types of substance abuse.
2. List the places where patients can be referred for rehabilitation of substance abuse in Sri Lanka.
3. Outline the procedure of referring a patient toSahanaya.
4. Describe the programmes available to patients at Sahanaya.
5. List the types of psychiatric problems that are addressed at a community centre likeSahanaya.
6. Out line the role of a social worker,community mental health worker,psychologist,occupational therapist, next of kin and that of the medical officer in rehabilitation of people with substance abuse in the Sri Lankan context.