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Addictive Disorder and Substance Abuse Care (5 cr)

Code: SO20SAI4-3002

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2022 - 07.10.2022

Timing

06.10.2022 - 09.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Åbo, Henriksgatan 7

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Lilian Nordell
  • Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs

Teacher in charge

Johanna Wikgren-Roelofs

Groups

  • USO21F-Å
    Socionom (YH), h21, flerform, 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