SW 417 - Substance Abuse: Impacts and Interventions

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines the structure and function of mental health services in society with particular reference to the historical and theoretical foundations. Current practices, issues, and problems are reviewed.es.

ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION
This course provides knowledge and skills for practice in the area of drug and alcohol use/overuse/dependency. It examines the extent and nature of alcohol and other drug use, theoretical explanations of drug dependence, history of drug policy development and attitudes toward different drug users. The emphasis will be on social work practice in regards to this topic.

PREREQUISITES:
Completion of 30 credit hours.

This course is restricted to students in the Social Work program

Credits
3.00
SW 417
CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available*
20252 Face-to-face Synchronous Marshal German Johnson Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
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Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face A2402 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - - - - - -
Final Exam A2402 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - - - - - -