Addictive Disorder and Substance Abuse Care

Addictive Disorder and Substance Abuse Care (5 cr)

Code: SO21ESAI4-3006

General information

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 29.12.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

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

Daniela Sundell
Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs

Teacher in charge

Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs

Groups

USO22FE-Å
Socionom (YH), h22, e-socionom, Åbo
USO24FE-Å
Socionom (YH), h24, e-socionom, Åbo
USO23FE-Å
Socionom (YH), h23, e-socionom, 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

H-5

Qualifications

None

Study Guide