Part of the larger World Health Organization's (WHO) site this section on the management of substance abuse has a variety of useful information for students, teachers and those practicing in the field. Several resources related to terminology and classifications are included. Of special note is the WHO lexicon of alcohol and drug terms. The lexicon, developed in 1994, supplies clinicians, researchers and other users with a set of definitions of terms related to tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Also available is a Facts and Figures section which provides users with basic information about the use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs worldwide. The Activities pages allow users to get a glimpse into the research that WHO is currently undertaking that is related to substance abuse. Sections on publications, research tools, and other links round out this very useful site. Current article, visual materials, and other such resources are available at this site.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
lecture
homework
team project
debate
individual project
professional presentation
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Accessed available via major browsers
Identify Major Learning Goals:
1. After reviewing the reference material, learners will explain the WHO's current initiatives related to alcohol, drugs, and addictive behaviors.
2. After reviewing the reference material, learners will understand the use of the lexicon alcohol and drug terms in looking up related definitions.
3. After reviewing the reference material, learners will apply one of the various activities related to alcohol use in their work or school environments.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer skills are the only prerequisite knowledge needed
Content Quality
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Strengths:
The quality of the reference materials is excellent.
The Lexicon is easy to download and read.
There is a plethora of information.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Each initiative, article, etc. provides excellent information for students and professionals.
The reference materials are readily available.
The learning goals are appopriate and placed at the top if the webpage.
The potential for user learning is high, and conceptual understanding is promoted by the robust content offered.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Instructions are clear, and content is sorted by topic and type of information being presented.
Software is robust and in working order.
Concerns:
The layout may be overwhelming to the user with so many tabs and areas. Teachers should be aware that this may be hard to discern where to go for what topic. Teachers could give specific instructions to help learners should this occur.
Creative Commons:
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