GLBH 173. Substance Use and Global Mental Health: Case Studies for Research and Praxis (4 units)
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Description
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.
Prerequisite courses
GLBH 173 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have GLBH 173 as a prerequisite.