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ADS5103 Understanding Addictive Behaviour
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:
Students will be introduced to the historical and contemporary models that have been used to explain addictive behaviour. Psychoactive drugs, and other non drug addictions, will be discussed in terms of their classification, patterns of use, effects and associated problems. Policies and programs associated with demand reduction, supply control and harm minimisation will be reviewed. Where appropriate, the focus of the unit will be on both the Australian and the international context.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Q24Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies
F93Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Harm Minimisation
V34Master of Nursing
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006