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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: Processes of Change

  • Unit Code

    ADS2253

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

In this unit students critically examine the reasons why people choose to change their drug use both with and without treatment. Influential models and concepts that assist in understanding these decisions are discussed including stages and processes of change and readiness to change.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ADS1151

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Stages and Processes of Change model.
  2. Describe the factors involved in untreated behaviour change.
  3. Describe the significance of ambivalence, self-efficacy, and outcome expectancy in decision making.
  4. Discuss a range of screening and assessment tools.
  5. Discuss the factors involved in successful behaviour change.
  6. Explain the importance of using an evidence-based approach to the treatment of drug-related harm.

Unit Content

  1. Cognitive and behavioural options relating to change.
  2. Factors contributing to successful behaviour change.
  3. Readiness to change.
  4. Stages and processes of change.
  5. Untreated behaviour change.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Internal Lecturers, audio visual materials, case studies, small group activities, and on-line resources. External E-learning course work and activities are provided through MyECU and supported by a tutor.

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
EssayProcesses and stages of change20%
ReportBehaviour change30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayProcesses and stages of change20%
ReportBehaviour change30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • ^ Nil
  • Allsop, S. (Ed.). (2008). Drug use and mental health. Melbourne, Victoria: IP Communications. Note: Nil
  • Di Clemente, C. C. (2003). Addiction and change: How addictions develop and addicted people recover. New York, NY: The Guilford Press. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Donovan, D., & Marlatt, G. (Eds.). (2005). Assessment of addictive behaviors (2nd ed.). New York, NY: The Guildford Press.
  • Hester, R., & Miller, W. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of alcoholism treatment approaches: Effective alternatives (3rd ed.). Boston, MASS: Allyn & Bacon. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Marlatt, G., & Donovan, D. (Eds.). (2005). Relapse prevention: Maintenance strategies in the treatment of addictive behaviors. New York, NY: The Guildford Press.
  • Miller, W., Forcehimes, A., Zweben, A. (2011). Treating addiction: A guide for professionals. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
  • Miller, W., & Heather, N. (Eds.). (1998). Treating addictive behaviours: Processes of change (2nd ed.). New York/London: Plenum Press. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Orford, J. (2001). Excessive appetites: A psychological view of addictions (2nd ed.). Chichester, England: Wiley. Note: Seminal Reference.

Journal References

  • Addiction
  • Drug and Alcohol Review
  • Journal of Drug Issues

^ 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: Processes of Change

  • Unit Code

    ADS2253

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

In this unit students critically examine the reasons why people choose to change their drug use both with and without treatment. Influential models and concepts that assist in understanding these decisions are discussed including stages and processes of change and readiness to change.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ADS1151

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Stages and Processes of Change model.
  2. Describe the factors involved in untreated behaviour change.
  3. Describe the significance of ambivalence, self-efficacy, and outcome expectancy in decision making.
  4. Discuss a range of screening and assessment tools.
  5. Discuss the factors involved in successful behaviour change.
  6. Explain the importance of using an evidence-based approach to the treatment of drug-related harm.

Unit Content

  1. Cognitive and behavioural options relating to change.
  2. Factors contributing to successful behaviour change.
  3. Readiness to change.
  4. Stages and processes of change.
  5. Untreated behaviour change.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Internal Lecturers, audio visual materials, case studies, small group activities, and on-line resources. External E-learning course work and activities are provided through MyECU and supported by a tutor.

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
EssayProcesses and stages of change20%
ReportBehaviour change30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayProcesses and stages of change20%
ReportBehaviour change30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • ^ Nil
  • Allsop, S. (Ed.). (2008). Drug use and mental health. Melbourne, Victoria: IP Communications. Note: Nil
  • Di Clemente, C. C. (2003). Addiction and change: How addictions develop and addicted people recover. New York, NY: The Guilford Press. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Donovan, D., & Marlatt, G. (Eds.). (2005). Assessment of addictive behaviors (2nd ed.). New York, NY: The Guildford Press.
  • Hester, R., & Miller, W. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of alcoholism treatment approaches: Effective alternatives (3rd ed.). Boston, MASS: Allyn & Bacon. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Marlatt, G., & Donovan, D. (Eds.). (2005). Relapse prevention: Maintenance strategies in the treatment of addictive behaviors. New York, NY: The Guildford Press.
  • Miller, W., Forcehimes, A., Zweben, A. (2011). Treating addiction: A guide for professionals. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
  • Miller, W., & Heather, N. (Eds.). (1998). Treating addictive behaviours: Processes of change (2nd ed.). New York/London: Plenum Press. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Orford, J. (2001). Excessive appetites: A psychological view of addictions (2nd ed.). Chichester, England: Wiley. Note: Seminal Reference.

Journal References

  • Addiction
  • Drug and Alcohol Review
  • Journal of Drug Issues

^ 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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