Book Title: Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse
Subtitle: Foundations · Context · Evidence · Practice · Growth
Book Description: Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse (2026) is an open educational resource that examines substance use, misuse, and recovery through the lens of social work while drawing upon the contributions of multiple health and human service disciplines. Emphasizing co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed and person-centered care, and interprofessional collaboration, the text connects theory to evidence-informed practice across the continuum of care. Developed for the SW 4050/5050 Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse course at Middle Tennessee State University, it supports both undergraduate and graduate learners.
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Book Description
Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse (2026) is an open educational resource that examines substance use, misuse, and recovery through the lens of social work while drawing upon the contributions of multiple health and human service disciplines. Recognizing that substance use disorders frequently occur alongside mental health conditions and are influenced by trauma, family systems, culture, and the broader social and political environment, the text explores the complex interactions that shape care across the continuum. It emphasizes a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach to interprofessional collaboration across prevention, assessment, treatment, and recovery. Throughout, theory is connected to practice through critical reflection, evidence-informed decision making, and authentic application, preparing future professionals to work ethically and effectively with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Developed for the SW 4050/5050 Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse course at Middle Tennessee State University, the text is designed to support both undergraduate and graduate learners.
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Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse Copyright © 2026 by Scott Coble and Carmelita L. Dotson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse Copyright © 2026 by Scott Coble and Carmelita L. Dotson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.