HSRH 4210 - Advocacy and Public Policy in Addictions and Recovery

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with a theoretical and applied knowledge of the critical aspects of individual advocacy and systems advocacy in the world of chemical dependency prevention and treatment. The student will become familiar with current addictions legislation on public policy and their intended and unintended impact on individuals and communities. Students will formulate plans to foster positive change and learn methods of effective advocacy to positively change services, policies, laws, and rules.