Substance Use Disorders (SCWK 7727)

Social Work · Boston College

Elective This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals for understanding the use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs, and a basic understanding of evidenced-based treatment methods. One evidence-based treatment, Motivational Interviewing, will receive in-depth attention. Primary content includes an examination of the epidemiology and basic pharmacology of various substances, established theoretical frameworks for understanding etiology, and clinical practices across an array of populations.

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