SW 339 - Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Institution:

Chadron State College

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Examines the current state of knowledge associated with alcohol and substance use, abuse and dependency, including the physical and pharmacological effects on the human body. Explores Social Work roles and values related to assessment and interventions with substance abuse issues in the context of individuals, families, organizations and communities. Focus includes alcohol use, alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, the disease concept, social issues, other chemical abuse and dual diagnosis of substance and mental illness. Ethno cultural factors in substance dependency are examined.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csc.edu

Phone Number:

(308) 432-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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