Substance Use Issues in Family Justice

The purpose of this online course is to explore the nature of substance use in our society and to look at the complexities of substance use as it affects families. The course is designed to provoke thinking around the central themes regarding treatment such as harm reduction, to provide resources for clients, and to achieve a greater understanding of symptoms and effects of substances and alcohol. Participants will look at the link between substance abuse and alcohol. This course will assist family mediators and counsellors who work with families. The course will require approximately seven hours of actual study time to be completed within a two week time period. (Formerly FAm187;FAM108)