Full course description
Description
This training focuses on the public health implications of substance abuse, highlighting its complex nature, contributing factors, and multidisciplinary strategies for prevention and treatment. It explores substance misuse across different social groups, the types of substances involved, and the need for multilevel approaches to address the issue effectively.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to:
Health professionals, public health officials, policymakers, educators, researchers, and social workers who are involved in substance abuse prevention, treatment, and policymaking.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the multidisciplinary nature of substance abuse, including its biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions.
- Identify the unique and common risk factors for substance misuse among different social groups.
- Differentiate between the types and forms of substances commonly misused, including their impacts on individuals and society.
- Apply multilevel strategies to design and implement effective prevention and treatment programs.