Substance Use and Global Mental Health: Case Studies for Research and Praxis

4 credits

Psychoactive substance use, or drug use, is a rapidly growing global health concern. This course examines local and global case studies of substance use and its treatment through global health frameworks for social justice and health equity. Topics include the comorbidity of drug use with other mental health problems, the relationship between drug use and poverty/social inequity, the “War on Drugs,” available treatment options, and emerging technologies to aid recovery.