SCWK 320 - Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

(same as Sociology 320) (3 credits)

Substance abuse, sociological factors concerning usage; supportive legislation, consumption levels, models of alcoholism, the psychosocial and medical aspects of addiction; treatment services and modalities in the context of comprehensive care; the problems of special populations; prevention and current research findings. Prerequisite: 100 or 200-level course in Social Work or Sociology and sophomore standing or above. Does not fulfill Sociology core requirement. Spring.