This learning material is an open access textbook used to describe the various types of addiction, commonly abused substances, and approaches to treatment of addiction. This text provides an overview of this dynamic, and content related to etiology, pharmacology, special populations, family dynamics, recovery, and other related processes.The learning material is very comprehensive, current, and accurate and incorporates a variety of learning methods. In an undergraduate or graduate level academic setting, the resource would be most appropriately used in a virtual classroom or as a homework assignment with the intent to follow-up with group discussion. The resource could also be utilized by a behavioral health or substance use treatment center by healthcare workers or clients undergoing treatment.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Lecture
Self paced learning
team activity
Project references
Online learning
Flipped classroom activities
Technical Requirements:
Internet
Firefox, Safari, or Chrome browsers work fine with this material
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After active engagement with this learning material, the learner will
1. Describe the various types of addiction
2. Describe commonly abused substances
3. Explain approaches to treatment of addiction for the user and those who interact with the user
Target Student Population:
College General Ed
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer skills helpful
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Strengths of this material is the broad scope and current information.
Chapter content interacts and builds on one another.
The content is written in a way that makes the process understandable.
Learning material is very comprehensive, current, and accurate.
Concerns:
It is important to address content as a substance use disorder. This is generally discussed but the point is not highlighted.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Clear organization of the concepts build on each other and the order in which the material is presented makes sense.
The material increases the potential for learning.
Student learning and conceptual understanding is met through didactic exploration and example.
Content can be utilized in a variety of manners and subject areas.
There is also opportunity to test knowledge through the quizzes at the end.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Clear and accurate directions for use are provided on the site.
Information can also be downloaded in the viewer.
The software is robust with no noted issues.
Creative Commons:
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