SOC217 Alcohol and Drugs: Unit 8: Applying Knowledge
After completing this course how will you apply your knowledge moving forward? How will you view and work with individuals who have substance abuse issues? What was the most influential topic discussed? How will the topics analyzed in this course be applied in your personal and professional life?
I really enjoyed this course, and I am glad that they are considered important enough topics to talk about. I was surprised by the vast amount of information on all the topics, and I am glad to find a vast amount of information that is available to help people with drug and alcohol abuse.
Having grown up in San Francisco and lived in the Bay Area all my life, I am completely aware of the ongoing issues of drug abuse that is associated with many issues like homelessness and criminal activity. However, I do know that drug abuse is not an issue with only people who lack money and a place to live. I have very clear memories of famous people like Janis Joplin and John Belushi and Jim Morrison who all died of drug and alcohol addiction despite ongoing attempts to help them. I am glad this course brought up that drug and alcohol abuse is also a problem with people who have everything and still choose to abuse drugs and alcohol.
I was thrilled to read about Narcan and how accessible it is made to the public, including even through local pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS. I am glad to see that national companies are joining in to help and do their part to help with drug addiction.
I was glad to read that Alameda County where I live is very active in working with people who need help with drug and alcohol abuse.
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