Slides for Week 1

This slide deck introduces students to the course framework, weaving together models of addiction, social work ethics, and policy contexts. Aligned with the syllabus, it balances core content, assigned readings, and interactive reflections to prepare MSW students to connect clinical practice with systemic and policy-level forces.

Cover page of a publication titled 'SW XXX: Substance Use, Addiction, and Policy Interventions' by Dr. Kate Roberts, with an update date of 8/29/2025.
Quote attributed to Dr. Gabor Mate about addiction, emphasizing that addiction is a societal issue and not a moral failure.
Slide showing an agenda with five items: Course Orientation, Addiction Models, Historical Context, Social Work Ethics & Substance Use, Activities & Reflection.
Text on a page with a Course Overview about substance use, addiction, and interventions, focusing on clinical practice and policy, exploring alcohol and drug use, treatment, and public health influence.
Course objectives list on a presentation slide with a light beige background and black text, including six bullet points outlining learning goals for a course on addiction and substance use policies.
A chart titled 'Models of Addiction' displaying four models: Morel Model, Disease Model, Biopsychosocial Model, and Harm Reduction Model. Each model has bullet points explaining its perspective and implications for practice.
Comparison of four models: Morel Model, Disease Model, Biopsychosocial Model, Harm Reduction Model, with descriptions of each.
A presentation slide titled 'Social Work Ethics & Substance Use' listing core values in substance use practice, including dignity, social justice, human relationships, competence, and integrity.
Text question asking 'Where do you see conflicts between our ethical commitments and the policies shaping substance use treatment?' on a light cream background.
Guide for small group discussion on substance use, addiction models, assumptions about drug users, with questions about training, education, and future practice.