INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE AND ILLICIT DRUGS

Course overview

Course Description: This course is based upon material published by the Centre for Public Health and the World Health Organization and is available on their websites. ABSTRACT This briefing summarizes the links between interpersonal violence and illicit drug use, identifies risk factors for involvement in drug-related violence, outlines prevention measures that address drug-related violence, and explores the role of public health in prevention. It discusses links between drugs and violence based on available evidence, focusing primarily on illicit drugs. In general, the illicit use of prescription drugs is not discussed and the links between alcohol and violence have been covered elsewhere. This course on interpersonal violence and illicit drug use is designed for substance abuse counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and professional counselors who do clinical work. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of substance abuse and interpersonal violence. The course material includes a review of incidence of violence and illicit drug use in England. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require continuing education courses for license renewal. The course is based on review of literature which includes data on incidence. One of the benefits of reading research based articles for continuing education is that it allows the practitioner to keep current on the latest findings in their field. Authors: Centre for Public Health and World Health Organization Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding the relationship between interpersonal violence and illicit drug use. Specifically, a professional will: · Describe links between interpersonal violence and illicit drug use · Identify risk factors for involvement in drug related violence · Identify prevention measures that address drug related violence Citation: Centre for Public Health and World Health Organization (2009). Interpersonal Violence and Illicit Drugs. Retrieved from www.cph.org.uk visit us on the web at www.ce-classes.com