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ADS5203 Addiction Studies: Behaviour Change
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisites:
ADS5103 Understanding Addictive Behaviour
 
Description:
This unit will commence with a study of the phenomenon of natural resolution from addictive behaviour problems, and the factors that are predictive of successful behaviour change. The Stages and Processes of Change model will be described. Treatment approaches to addictive behaviours will be discussed, with emphasis on those approaches for which there is evidence of effectiveness. Specific counselling skills relevant to the addictions will also be described. The role of the generalist worker in addressing addictive behaviours will be discussed.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Q24Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies
V34Master of Nursing
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006