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Addiction and Treatment for Young People (5 cr)

Code: UNG22004-3001

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 06.09.2024

Timing

06.09.2024 - 11.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs

Teacher in charge

Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs

Objective

The Student:
- is familiar with the latest research on addiction among young people
- has knowledge of trends and risks in the area of addiction and use of drugs
- can sense and assess the need for treatment and guide young people within the service system
- has a professional approach towards young people and the concept of addiction

Content

- the development of the addictive career for young people
- young people's attitudes and access to alcohol, drugs and games
- patterns and trends focusing on young people in Finland, the Nordic countries and globally
- preventive work, screening tests, treatment methods and services

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

None