Work with Intoxicant Abusers
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSA0601 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blomqvist, Ann-Sophie |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | S-SA-2B | 2008-08-25 – 2008-11-30 | Ann-Sophie Blomqvist | Finnish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 7 | S-SA-2A | 2008-08-25 – 2008-11-30 | Ann-Sophie Blomqvist | Finnish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Work with Intoxicant Abusers, 3 cr
SSA0601 (Study modul)
The student will be able to analyze intoxicant politics and national intoxicant programs as a part of national Social Policy and will know the main regulations, services and duties related to the use of intoxicants. The Student will get a general idea of the nature of intoxicant problems. The student will know the basis of intoxicant work and main acting forms and practice. The student will learn to identify abuse and intoxicant dependence from the point of view of user and his immediate community.
Contents
How social structures, culture and surroundings influence on the behaviour of the intoxicant abuser. Services in Intoxicant Care, its objectives and main rules. Regulations connected to the use of intoxicants. Intoxicants and their influence, risks of use and riskgroups. Methods in Intoxicant Work. Preventive Intoxicant Work and information. Current challenges of Intoxicant Work.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
-Koski-Jännes, Riittinen & Saarnio (toim.). 2008. Kohti muutosta. Motivointimenetelmiä päihde- ja käyttäytymisongelmiin. Helsinki: Tammi.
- Lappalainen-Lehto, Romu & Taskinen (2007). Haasteena päihteet. Ammatillisen päihdetyö perusteita. Helsinki:WSOY.
- Vaasan kaupungin päihdetyön palveluopas. /www.vaasa.fi/sosiaali ja terveys/päihdehuolto/päihdetyön palveluopas
-other material informed at the beginning of the course
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and educational conversations, group work, study visits, independent studies.
Assessment Methods
Numeric assessment. Participating study visits, groupworks, seminars, written report or exam.