Management of Drug Abuse
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KG29AO07002 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 1.5 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Palo, Raija |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Learning Outcomes
CLINICAL COMPETENCE AND DECISION-MAKING COMPETENCE
Students will receive an overview of addictive substances and practices and the underlying factors by exploring people's relationship with intoxicants, addiction and pleasure. They study the development of addiction, the central principles, interventions and treatments in the rehabilitation, and learn to support and help clients of all ages.
COMPETENCE IN CUSTOMERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE AND COMPETENCE IN HEALTH PROMOTION
Students learn to detect addictions and to address the problem. Students will guide, support and assist individual people, groups, families and communities in finding resources for life without intoxicants.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
The course discusses the relationship between addictive substances and people, pleasure, addiction/freedom from addiction, the development of addiction, addictive personality, substances and practices that cause addiction; Ways and levels of using intoxicants; Intervenening by addressing the problem; Multiprofessional network of services.
Recommended or Required Reading
Current literature and other material selected by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, discussion, field trips, independent study.
Assessment Criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Methods
Active participation, independent study, examination/ assignment.
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