Addictions and Health (OPEN UNI)

Prerequisites and co-requisites Before enrolling in the Intermediate Studies courses, at least 20 credits of Basic Health Education studies must be completed. Recommended optional programme components The course is an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time

Upon completion of the course students should be able to: * understand factors related to the connection between substances and health * can name the most commonly used intoxicants and explain their modes of action and key risks * know the most common functional dependencies * understand the factors influencing the emergence of addiction and breaking away from addiction

Timing The course is held in the autumn semester. Target group Open university students, school teachers and subject teachers, health care professionals, minor subject students in all faculties