MSWK 6772 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Social Work Practice

Credits: 3
This course will familiarize students with the history and pharmacology of alcohol and other drugs (AOD); the etiology of AOD abuse and dependence; approaches to assessment and treatment of AOD abuse and dependence; the importance of relevant social systems (e.g., family, work, community/society) and spirituality in addiction and recovery; and the role of the Social Worker in a multi-disciplinary approach to AOD abuse prevention and treatment. The emphasis of the course will be on the etiology and treatment of AOD abuse and dependence with the poor, the oppressed, racial, ethnic and sexual minorities and other at-risk populations.

Prerequisite(s): MSWK 6650 & MSWK 6651.