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ADS1252 Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts
 
Description:

In this unit the fundamental concepts of drug use addressed in the prerequisite unit are applied to specific psychoactive drugs. The prevalence of use, historical perspectives, laws, short and long term effects and associated harms are discussed along with effective harm minimisation responses.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MIAADTAddiction Studies Minor
MAAAHUAddiction Studies Major
DMAAAHAddiction Studies and Youth Work Double Major
K12Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012