Knowledge And Preferences Of Substance Use Interventions Paperback

India

Shanna E Mancera

Thousands of Americans are struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs) and being treated by professional social workers. Social work students should have adequate knowledge of SUDs and the various treatment options. This descriptive study examines 24 randomly selected Master of Social Work students on their knowledge and preference of treatment options including harm reduction and abstinence. Study findings indicate that majority of the students appeared to have adequate knowledge of SUDs although many did not have prior AOD related courses. Respondents preferred a mixed approach that includes both harm reduction and abstinence. Majority of them also support the inclusion of an advanced skills-oriented AOD course as a required MSW course. The researchers, Cindy Escamilla and Shanna Mancera, worked in collaboration to develop and complete this thesis research project.

3844309535

9783844309539

English

LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

28 Feb 2011

84

Cindy was raised in the liberal San Francisco Bay Area.As a master's level social worker,Cindy has had the privilege to treat individuals struggling with drug related disorders and has become aware of effective treatment options.Shanna Mancera was raised in sunny Southern California.She obtained her MSW at CSUS and has been working as an Elementary School Counselor for the last three years

Cindy Escamilla