Social work with substance abusers (5 cr)
Code: KH00EE45-3001
General information
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
11.04.2022 - 12.06.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services, school wellbeing
Teachers
- Niina Luukkonen
- Hanna-Leena Lipsanen
Teacher in charge
Hannele Pulkamo
Groups
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KHSA20SP
Objective
You are able to:
observe substance addiction from different viewpoints.
identify and interact with addicted people.
assess together with your clients the risks and disadvantages caused by substance abuse.
apply different methods.
make a plan with a client to promote his/her wellbeing and the wellbeing of their families.
Content
What is substance abuse what phenomena are closely associated with it?
What challenges does substance abuse cause to an individual’s ability to function?
What are the main characteristics of social work with substance abusers?
What means are available to support an individual’s ability to function?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Childhood and youth as a phase of life
Social security and legislation
School as an environment