SW
536
Prevention of Substance Use Disorder
4 cr.
(4-0-0)
- Offered: Fall
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW program or Instructor approval
- Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Graduate Bulletin
Perspectives on conceptualizing substance use, misuse and addiction are explored in a variety of historical, cultural and global contexts. Emphasis is placed on understanding the reasons for problematic substance use and social constructs that contribute to substance use. A variety of prevention tools are explored throughout the course, as well as social policies that perpetuate and conversely, prevent substance use.