Socio-Cultural Perception of Addiction and Population Health

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This course focuses on the impact of sociocultural factors on health, treatment, and communities. Global health systems will be studied to identify access, resources, and barriers within the framework of the sociocultural model. Emphasis will be on addictions and the disease process, epidemiology, options for treatment, and medication assisted treatment. Other topics will include interprofessional collaboration, rural healthcare, and special populations.