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This minor provides students with an understanding of the use and problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other psychoactive drugs. Students investigate fundamental concepts about psychoactive drug use and drug users, the nature of addiction and dependency, and behaviour change. Australian and international approaches to drug policy, intervention initiatives and evidence-based approaches to reducing harm are also covered.
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There are interesting and dynamic addiction studies career pathways available in a range of health promotion agencies, not-for-profit organisations, research centres, welfare agencies, corrective services and the justice sector.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ADS1151 | Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts | 15 |
| ADS1252 | Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs | 15 |
| ADS2253 | Addiction Studies: Processes of Change | 15 |
| ADS2356 | Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives | 15 |
| ADS3355 | Addiction Studies: Social Action | 15 |
| ADS3458 | Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice | 15 |
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.
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