Credited Courses

For Social Work Students

University of Calgary offers Addiction and Recovery as a level 500 Option.

This course critically examines the Socio-historical context, theoretical models, and debates surrounding addiction and recovery.

The exploration throughout this course includes examining theoretical frameworks as they apply to addiction and recovery in diverse populations, including: Medical, socio-ecological, feminist, anti-racist, Indigenous, trauma-informed, public health, and community based approaches.


This course covers stigma, harm reduction, peer support/mutual aid, allyship, boundaries, and recovery capital. Click below for a course outline.


SOWK Addiction and Recovery Course Outline
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