This course provides an overview of substance use and policy efforts to intervene. It reviews the origin and evolution of different perspectives on substance use and addiction, and presents a public health, social-ecological approach to preventing and treating substance use disorder.
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O'odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.
