Below is the
Introduction to Learning Theme
Three, as found in the
Curriculum Supplement. Read through the overview for
Learning Theme Three.
The ways
that attitudes and laws related to alcohol have changed
over time are complex. By focussing on three Canadian case
studies that reflect the interplay between intervention
options, attitudes, and the law, this learning theme
provides students with the opportunity to reflect on their
own attitudes. The case studies require students to
consider their attitudes towards long-term drug users and
those with addictions.
Through class discussion of the
case studies in Learning Theme
Three, students will be exposed
to three key and current events in the Canadian
substance-abuse field. Together, they reflect the most
significant shift in drug laws and attitudes in our
country over the past 10 years, that is, they each
reflect a harm-reduction approach, in that they are
concerned with minimizing harm to the user and community
without necessarily requiring that the person stop
using.
Becoming Familiar with
the Activities
Using either your hard copy of the supplement or by
clicking on the Learning Theme Three
link,
read through the time frame and the activity for this
learning theme.
Checking My
Understandings
This section is designed to ensure your familiarity with
Learning Theme Three. Check your responses to these
questions before proceeding to the Final
Session.
- How have the attitudes
and laws related to the use of alcohol and other drugs
changed over time?
- What are the risks of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco and other drug use during pregnancy?
All done? Please go to the Final Session.