This course uses a social work systemic approach to understanding substance misuse and other addictive behaviors. The course is designed to provide an overview of the epidemiological perspective, ethical and legal perspective and sociological perspective. It also contains information on current treatment trends, including the recognized levels of care. The course ends with an overview of both the historic and contemporary policy trends for how our society views addiction, responds to those people affected by addiction, advances social and economic justice and how to eradicate pressing societal problems in complex and culturally diverse environments. Open to non-M.S.W. students. Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): MSW 5004 and MSW 5005 , or permission of the program director