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5941 (v.6) Addiction Studies 501
Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Other: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Foundation descriptive, theoretical and empirical information underlying addiction studies. Drugs and their effects. Processes of drug use Australian and international data and examples. Pharmacological, psychological, familial and social models of explanation for the acquisition of addictive behaviour patterns. The production and supply of alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs and illicit substances. Age, race, class and gender differentials in drug utilisation. Prohibition and harm reduction. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Discuss factors that influence the development of attitudes and behaviours relating to drug use, understand the epidemiology of drug use in Australia. Contrast various models used to understand drug use problems. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of what is meant by drug dependence. Recognise commonalities across addiction behaviours. Demonstrate knowledge of harm reduction approaches and the philosophy underpinning them. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Davies J., (1997), The Myth of Addiction, Amsterdam, Harwood Academic Publishers. Heather N. and Robertson I., (1997), Problem Drinking, 3rd ed., Oxford, Oxford Medical Publications. Krivanek J., (1998), Addictions, Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Orford J., (1985), Excessive Appetites - A Psychological View of Addictions, Chichester, Wiley and Son. Ryder D., Salmon A. and Walker N., (2001), Drug Use and Related Harm - A Delicate Balance, Melbourne, IP Communications. Stewart T., (1987/96), The Heroin Users, Glasgow, Harper Collins. Zinberg N., (1984), Drug, Set and Setting - The Basis for Controlled Intoxicant Use, Yale University Press. |
Unit Texts: | Gossop M., (2000), Living With Drugs, 5th ed., Aldershot, Ashgate Publishing. Ryder D., Salmon A. and Walker N., (2001), Drug Use and Related Harm - A Delicate Balance, Melbourne, IP Communications. Wilkinson C.and Saunders B., (1996), Perspectives on Addiction - Making Sense of the Issues, Perth, William Montgomery Pty Ltd. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Written Reports (2) 50%. Major Essay 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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