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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.

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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014