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| ADS5103 | Understanding Addictive Behaviour | ||
| SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
| Credit Points: 20 | |||
| Description: | |||
This unit provides an introduction to the area of alcohol and other drug use, drug-related harm, and the philosophy of harm minimisation. A critical review of major concepts of dependency and addiction is addressed. The unit is based on social-psychological perspectives and a public health view of drug use and drug-related harm. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
| SPAAMR | Alcohol and Other Drugs Area of Specialisation | ||
| K83 | Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Honours | ||
| SPAAMV | Health Promotion Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAAMU | Primary Health Care Area of Specialisation | ||
| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012