Field of Practice: Social Work in Addictions

Undergraduate

is aimed at developing knowledge skills, and beginning competence, necessary for assessment and intervention with populations experiencing problems and risks associated with the use and abuse of chemicals and non-chemical addictions throughout the lifespan. Themes addressed include: the oppression of addictions; social determinants of addictions, the social worker’s role in the continuum of care; strengths; the special needs of women, Indigenous, and GLBT populations.