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: Intervention Initiatives
  • Unit Code

    ADS2356
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit examines a range of intervention initiatives for alcohol and other drug-related problems. Themes addressed include motivational interviewing, brief intervention, diversion programs, pharmacotherapies, and overdose responses. An evidence-based approach is adopted in considering the effectiveness of interventions.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ADS2253

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Articulate the principles of diversion programs.
  2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the principles of brief intervention and describe the major components of brief intervention programs.
  3. Describe the principles of pharmacotherapies.
  4. Explain the importance of motivation in behaviour change and the application of motivational interviewing as an intervention.

Unit Content

  1. Brief intervention strategies.
  2. Diversion programs and cultural issues.
  3. Harm reduction strategies and overdose.
  4. Motivational interviewing and it's clinical applications.
  5. Pharmacotherapies.
  6. Screening, assessment, and levels of intervention.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Internal Lecturers, audio visual materials, critical appraisal of research literature, case studies, small group activities, guest speakers, discussions 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
EssayChanging behaviours30%
AssignmentIntervention initiatives40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination30%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayChanging behaviours30%
AssignmentIntervention initiatives40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination30%

Text References

  • Hester, R., & Miller, W. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of alcoholism treatment approaches: Effective alternatives (3rd ed). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon
  • Jarvis, T., Tebbutt, J., & Mattick, R. (2005). Treatment approaches for alcohol and drug dependence: An introductory guide (2nd ed). Chichester, UK: Wiley.
  • Miller, W., & Rollnick, S. (2001). Motivational interviewing: Preparing people for change (2nd ed). New York, NY: Guildford Press.
  • Orford, J. (2001). Excessive appetites: A psychological view of addictions (2nd ed). Chichester,UK: Wiley.
  • Donovan, D., & Marlatt, G. (Eds.). (2005). Assessment of addictive behaviors. New York, NY: Guildford Press.

Journal References

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

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: Intervention Initiatives
  • Unit Code

    ADS2356
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit examines a range of intervention initiatives for alcohol and other drug-related problems. Themes addressed include motivational interviewing, brief intervention, diversion programs, pharmacotherapies, and overdose responses. An evidence-based approach is adopted in considering the effectiveness of interventions.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ADS2253

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Articulate the principles of diversion programs.
  2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the principles of brief intervention and describe the major components of brief intervention programs.
  3. Describe the principles of pharmacotherapies.
  4. Explain the importance of motivation in behaviour change and the application of motivational interviewing as an intervention.

Unit Content

  1. Brief intervention strategies.
  2. Diversion programs and cultural issues.
  3. Harm reduction strategies and overdose.
  4. Motivational interviewing and it's clinical applications.
  5. Pharmacotherapies.
  6. Screening, assessment, and levels of intervention.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Internal Lectures, audio visual materials, critical appraisal of research literature, case studies, small group activities, guest speakers, discussions 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
EssayChanging behaviours20%
AssignmentIntervention initiatives30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayChanging behaviours20%
AssignmentIntervention initiatives30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • Hester, R., & Miller, W. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of alcoholism treatment approaches: Effective alternatives (3rd ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Marlatt, G.A., Larimer, E., & Witkiewitz, K. (2011). Harm reduction: Pragmatic strategies for managing high-risk behaviors. New York, US: Guilford Publications.
  • Miller, W.R., Forcehimes, A.A., & Zweben, A. (2011). Treating addiction: A guide for professionals. New York, US: The Guilford Press.
  • Mitcheson, L., Maslin, J., Morrison, T., Hill, T., & Wanigaratne, S. (2010). Applied cognitive and behavioural approaches to the treatment of addiction: A practical treatment guide. Chichester, UK: Wiley.

Journal References

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

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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