CY-318

Youth and Substance Abuse

This course provides the child and youth care student with working knowledge of the risk factors identified in the development of substance use issues with adolescents. A developmental ecological framework will be used to examine the social context in which addictions develop, with specific populations of youth experiencing oppression. Strength-based, harm reduction and mindful based intervention frameworks are examined. The impact of substance use upon the developing adolescent brain is also explored. Students will examine their own beliefs about mental health and addictions, as it relates to the intentional use of self , in relational Child and Youth Care.

Credit Hours

42

Min. Grade

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