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ADS5204 | Addiction Studies: The Policy and Practice of Prevention | ||
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
Credit Points: 20 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
ADS5103 | Understanding Addictive Behaviour | ||
Description: | |||
This unit addresses the use of psychoactive drugs and combines a focus on the theoretical underpinnings of prevention and their translation into policy and actions designed to minimise drug-related harm. The unit also addresses social and legislative controls, prevention at the local, national and international levels, and the dilemmas of translating research into practice. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
SPAAMR | Alcohol and Other Drugs Area of Specialisation | ||
I62 | Master of Public Health | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2012 VET: 3/15/2012