Browse Hierarchy WLBI7004: Substance Misuse

Substance misuse represents a significant burden of disease, in addition to disability and social problems, for children, young people and families. Policy makers, clinicians and health and social care workers are therefore becoming increasingly interested in how to develop and deliver evidence based policy and practice. It is therefore crucial to strengthen the links between addiction science and alcohol and drug policy and practice. This module will cover the accumulated scientific knowledge from substance misuse research that has direct relevance to the development of substance misuse policy and practice at local, national and international levels. The two major goals of the module are to provide an objective analytical basis on which to build relevant policies, and to inform practitioners who have direct responsibility for the health and social welfare of children, young people and families where substance misuse is a significant issue. The module will appeal to those involved in addiction science and substance misuse service development and delivery, as well as those in the wider fields of public health, health policy, social work, epidemiology and practising health and social care workers.