SOWK 576 - A Systems Approach to Substance Abuse

Institution:

Eastern Washington University

Subject:

Description:

Application of the ecological-systems perspective to the substance abuse field. Emphasis on an examination of the reciprocal interaction between the individual substance abuser and the various systems that impact addiction, treatment and recovery. Systems will include biological/genetic, family, community, economic and cosmis/spiritual frameworks, as well as special population issues such as gender, race/ ethnicity, age groups and dual diagnoses. The content of the course will draw heavily on current research in the substance abuse field. The process will emphasize critical thinking and analysis of the current controversies in the substance abuse field.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ewu.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 359-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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