Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
King's

Social Work 4430A/B

OVERVIEW OF ADDICTIONS


An examination of the addiction field with a focus on addiction as oppression. The use, misuse, and abuse of psychoactive substances will be examined from a biopsychosocial perspective. The course will review addiction-specific and general community resources as well as the range of addiction-specific models of intervention and counselling.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in the professional BSW (Honours) program, or permission of the School.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: SOCWORK

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