SOWK 513 - SW with Alcohol/Drugs

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Highlights the presence of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorders as an influence on problems encountered across many practice areas, including but not limited to: children and youth, criminal justice, mental health, and diverse populations. Policy issues related to AOD will also be explored. Introduces evidence-based screening tools for detecting AOD risk factors to students, who then practice them in a variety of active learning exercises. Provides students with a set of basic practice guidelines for working effectively with individuals who reflect some level of AOD abuse or dependence.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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