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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts

  • Unit Code

    ADS1151

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the area of alcohol and other psychoactive drug use, drug-related harm, and the most effective ways to reduce such harm. This unit focuses on the Interaction model and social-psychological perspectives to explain drug use. Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, citation of references and English language written communication are also addressed in this unit.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply the Public Health Model to drug use and drug-related harm.
  2. Demonstrate English language written communication skills in relation to drug-related issues.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and practical implications of harm minimisation, supply reduction, demand reduction and harm reduction.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the psycho-social model of dependency and addiction.
  5. Discuss and demonstrate academic integrity skills.
  6. Explain the primary factors influencing psychoactive drug use and subjective drug experiences.
  7. Identify the factors that influence the development of beliefs, attitudes and behaviours concerned with psychoactive drug use.
  8. Use theoretical models to classify problems associated with the use of psychoactive drugs.

Unit Content

  1. Personal values and drug issues.
  2. The Interaction model.
  3. Categories and characteristics of psychoactive drugs.
  4. Drug, individual, and environmental factors influencing the drug experience.
  5. Discussion and analyses of Australian drug-use trends.
  6. Classifying problems associated with psychoactive drug use.
  7. Harm minimisation philosophy.
  8. Demand reduction, supply reduction and harm reduction strategies.
  9. Dependence and addiction.
  10. Academic integrity and English language written communication.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, audio visual materials, brainstorming to generate ideas, case studies addressing cross cultural drug-use issues, small group activities and discussions to generate ideas and solve problems, academic skills tutorials and e-learning activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAPA referencing skills20%
EssayAOD theoretical model using conventions of academic writing30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAPA referencing skills20%
EssayAOD theoretical model using conventions of academic writing30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • ^ Gossop, M. (2013). Living With Drugs (7th ed.). Surrey, England: Ashgate Publishing.
  • Australian Institute of Health & Welfare. (2011). 2010 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. Canberra: Author.
  • Beatty, S., & Allsop, S. (2009). Reducing drug-related harm: What the evidence tells us. Melbourne, Victoria: Rivoli.
  • Collins, D., & Lapsley, H. (2008). The costs of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug abuse to Australian society in 2004/05. Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia.
  • Dillon, P. (2009). Teenagers, alcohol and drugs: What your kids really want and need to know about alcohol and drugs. Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
  • Hanson, G., Venturelli, P., & Fleckenstein, A. (2012). Drugs and Society (11th ed.). Burlington, MA: James and Bartlett Learning.
  • Moore, D., & Dietze, P. (2008). Drugs and public health: Australian perspectives on policy and practice. South Melbourne, Victoria: Oxford University Press.
  • Ritter, A., King, T., & Hamilton, M. (2013). Drug Use in Australian Society. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Ryder, D., Walker, N., & Salmon, A. (2006). Drug use and drug-related harm: A delicate balance (2nd ed.). Melbourne: IP Communications.
  • Teesson, M., Hall, W., Proudfoot, H., & Degenhardt, L. (2012). Addictions: Clinical Psychology A Modern Course (2nd ed.).Sussex, Uninted kingdom: Psychology Press Ltd.

Journal References

  • International Journal of Addiction
  • Drug and Alcohol Review
  • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
  • International Journal of Drug Policy
  • Journal of Drug Issues
  • Addiction

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts

  • Unit Code

    ADS1151

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the area of alcohol and other psychoactive drug use, drug-related harm, and the most effective ways to reduce such harm. This unit focuses on the Interaction model and social-psychological perspectives to explain drug use. Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, citation of references and English language written communication are also addressed in this unit.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply the Public Health Model to drug use and drug-related harm.
  2. Demonstrate English language written communication skills in relation to drug-related issues.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and practical implications of harm minimisation, supply reduction, demand reduction and harm reduction.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the psycho-social model of dependency and addiction.
  5. Discuss and demonstrate academic integrity skills.
  6. Explain the primary factors influencing psychoactive drug use and subjective drug experiences.
  7. Identify the factors that influence the development of beliefs, attitudes and behaviours concerned with psychoactive drug use.
  8. Use theoretical models to classify problems associated with the use of psychoactive drugs.

Unit Content

  1. Personal values and drug issues.
  2. The Interaction model.
  3. Categories and characteristics of psychoactive drugs.
  4. Drug, individual, and environmental factors influencing the drug experience.
  5. Discussion and analyses of Australian drug-use trends.
  6. Classifying problems associated with psychoactive drug use.
  7. Harm minimisation philosophy.
  8. Demand reduction, supply reduction and harm reduction strategies.
  9. Dependence and addiction.
  10. Academic integrity and English language written communication.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, audio visual materials, brainstorming to generate ideas, case studies addressing cross cultural drug-use issues, small group activities and discussions to generate ideas and solve problems, academic skills tutorials and e-learning activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAPA referencing skills20%
EssayAOD theoretical model using conventions of academic writing30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAPA referencing skills20%
EssayAOD theoretical model using conventions of academic writing30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • ^ Gossop, M. (2013). Living With Drugs (7th ed.). Surrey, England: Ashgate Publishing.
  • Australian Institute of Health & Welfare. (2011). 2010 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. Canberra: Author.
  • Beatty, S., & Allsop, S. (2009). Reducing drug-related harm: What the evidence tells us. Melbourne, Victoria: Rivoli.
  • Collins, D., & Lapsley, H. (2008). The costs of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug abuse to Australian society in 2004/05. Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia.
  • Dillon, P. (2009). Teenagers, alcohol and drugs: What your kids really want and need to know about alcohol and drugs. Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
  • Hanson, G., Venturelli, P., & Fleckenstein, A. (2012). Drugs and Society (11th ed.). Burlington, MA: James and Bartlett Learning.
  • Moore, D., & Dietze, P. (2008). Drugs and public health: Australian perspectives on policy and practice. South Melbourne, Victoria: Oxford University Press.
  • Ritter, A., King, T., & Hamilton, M. (2013). Drug Use in Australian Society. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Ryder, D., Walker, N., & Salmon, A. (2006). Drug use and drug-related harm: A delicate balance (2nd ed.). Melbourne: IP Communications.
  • Teesson, M., Hall, W., Proudfoot, H., & Degenhardt, L. (2012). Addictions: Clinical Psychology A Modern Course (2nd ed.).Sussex, Uninted kingdom: Psychology Press Ltd.

Journal References

  • International Journal of Addiction
  • Drug and Alcohol Review
  • Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
  • International Journal of Drug Policy
  • Journal of Drug Issues
  • Addiction

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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