Study Guide

Objective

The students will be able to:
• understand different theories and concepts in substance abuse and addictions
• understand the legislation and policies related to substance abuse and addictions
• understand different services in rehabilitation
• use methods in identifying substance abuse and addictions
• apply work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse problems

Content

Contents:
• Theories and concepts of substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drugs, addictions, game addiction
• Legislation and services
• Different treatment approaches
• Methods in identifying substance abuse or addiction
• Work methods and advanced counselling skills in work with people with substance abuse and addictions problems

Teaching methods

Lectures, written assignments and final workshop.Individual studying on given study materials.

Materials

Will be given in the beginning of the study unit

Completion alternatives

Possibility to get RPL/AHOT if equivalent studies and study credits are carried out in a University or University of Applied Sciences. Possibility to get AHOT/RPLby work experience from direct client work in the field complemented with a reflective essay and exam

Employer connections

Visiting lecturer from rehabilitation unit.

Exam schedules

On general exam days

International connections

-

Student workload

135 hours.

Content scheduling

First period of Spring semester.

Further information

Course has to be completed prior PRA2.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on written assignments and attending the final workshop.

Evaluation scale

0-5