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Addictive Disorder and Substance Abuse CareLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SO20SAI4

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student
- can identify risks and resources in relation to addictive disorder
- has knowledge of the legislation in substance abuse care and can guide in the substance abuse care service system
- can apply resource-enhancing methods to individuals, families and groups
- is able to reflect critically on ethical aspects in relation to addictive disorder and substance abuse clients

Content

- The physical, mental and social risks of addictive disorder
- Turning points, motivation and social networks as a resource for change management
- National and global trends
- Substance abuse care legislation and forms of service
- Co-dependency
- Treatment methods, self-help groups, digital forms of support and interprofessional work

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 24.01.2023

Timing

25.01.2023 - 17.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Luisa Tast
  • Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs
Teacher in charge

Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs

Groups
  • USO21D-Å
    Socionom (YH), h21, dagstudier, Åbo

Objective

The student
- can identify risks and resources in relation to addictive disorder
- has knowledge of the legislation in substance abuse care and can guide in the substance abuse care service system
- can apply resource-enhancing methods to individuals, families and groups
- is able to reflect critically on ethical aspects in relation to addictive disorder and substance abuse clients

Content

- The physical, mental and social risks of addictive disorder
- Turning points, motivation and social networks as a resource for change management
- National and global trends
- Substance abuse care legislation and forms of service
- Co-dependency
- Treatment methods, self-help groups, digital forms of support and interprofessional work

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements