Addictive Disorder and Substance Abuse Care (5 cr)
Code: SO22SAI4-3004
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025
Timing
01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tommy Björklund
Teacher in charge
Tommy Björklund
Groups
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USO24D-ÅSocionom (YH), h24, 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
None