SW 417 - Substance Abuse

Institution:

South Carolina State University

Subject:

Social Welfare

Description:

SW 417. Substance Abuse. 3(3,0). This course is a survey course which examines, primarily from a family systems perspective and approach, the use, abuse of and addiction to substance, (alcohol and drugs) both legal and illicit . It has evolved from a humanistic recognition that substance abuse is the most pressing current problem in the United State. The definition, etilogy, theories, myths and the realities of abuse, use and addiction do not resolve the problem but combine with socioeconomic, cultural, and physiological factorsto develop a better uderstanding of this complex problem. A balanced perspective on treatment, spanning disease and maladaptive behavior is presented to encourage students to examine their own experiences and values to enhance their level of comfort, not to that of the clinician but that of a generalist who seek wellness for the vulnerable. Prerequisite: None.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scsu.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 536-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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