This course will inform students about the prevalence of substance use disorders. These disorders are a part of the broad spectrum of social work practice. An assumption of the course is that SUD manifests in a variety of social work practice settings, therefore all social workers must have basic skills to identify, intervene with and refer to SUD-involved clients.
Outcomes: Apply ethical, professional, and anti-oppressive social work principles to substance use practice by examining social justice, diversity, and human rights issues affecting individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use disorders; Analyze substance use patterns, cultural contexts, and policy influences to assess the impact of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families, and communities across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice; Evaluate substance use interventions, prevention strategies, and recovery-oriented approaches by integrating research-informed knowledge, experiential learning, and reflective practice to inform social work responses to substance use disorders.
Outcomes: Apply ethical, professional, and anti-oppressive social work principles to substance use practice by examining social justice, diversity, and human rights issues affecting individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use disorders; Analyze substance use patterns, cultural contexts, and policy influences to assess the impact of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families, and communities across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice; Evaluate substance use interventions, prevention strategies, and recovery-oriented approaches by integrating research-informed knowledge, experiential learning, and reflective practice to inform social work responses to substance use disorders.