Utilizing experiential learning to deliver substance misuse prevention education and impact local communities

IF 0.8 Q4 SOCIAL WORK

Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions Pub Date : 2023-07-10 DOI:10.1080/1533256x.2023.2235606

Dane Minnick, J. M. Place, Matt A Moore, Kristin E Trainor, J. Thaller, E. Powers, Kim Hobson

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ABSTRACT This two-year study examined whether an experiential learning course (N = 3) can effectively train Bachelor of Social Work students (N = 61) to provide substance misuse prevention services and make a quantifiable impact on their campus and surrounding community. The results showed that the course effectively trained students to engage in prevention activities with a 97% cumulative class average and an 80% pass rate for engaged students on an internationally accredited prevention exam. The course also produced several significant outputs such as collecting 7.6 tons of garbage from the local community, distributing public health materials to over 7,000 students, and saving a community member’s life through the administration of Naloxone for an overdose. Overall, implications from the study suggest that social work academic programs can utilize experiential learning to effectively train students to engage in substance misuse prevention while also producing significant and measurable outcomes for local communities.

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Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions SOCIAL WORK-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions is designed to help social work practitioners stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of addictions. This journal publishes refereed articles on innovative individual, family, group work, and community practice models for treating and preventing substance abuse and other addictions in diverse populations. The journal focuses on research findings, health care, social policies, and program administration directly affecting social work practice in the addictions. The Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions has several regular features of interest to social workers in the field of addictions.