Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 5941 (v.6) Addiction Studies 501 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Theory and practice of the prevention of drug related problems. Models of prevention - harm reduction, systems approach, social policy and control of supply, health promotion and education approaches, and social learning models. Mass media, advertising, government controls. Applications to special groups. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Define various prevention objectives. Explain the theoretical base of prevention. Devise a comprehensive systems-oriented prevention plan |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Ryder D., Salmon A. and Walker N., (2001), Drug Use and Related Harm - A Delicate Balance, Melbourne, IP Communications. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major Essay 50%. Written Reports (2) 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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