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REHB3064: Alcohol and Drug Misuse Rehabilitation
2021 unit information
This unit introduces students to issues pertaining to a major public health concern; the use of alcohol and other drugs (licit and Illicit). Both harm minimisation and zero tolerance philosophies are covered with respect to; the development of health policy, national drug strategies, treatment best-practice, guidelines and standards for services aimed at supporting people who use alcohol and or other drugs. The unit commences with an introduction to public health policy approaches relating to rehabilitation and treatment services for people who use drugs. Specific attention is paid to vulnerable and marginalized population groups inclusive of; people who inject drugs (PWID), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, those with a dual-diagnosis, women and adolescents, and drug use in sport. Students will study the major therapeutic approaches to treatment and community-based services inclusive of; Anonymous groups, Transactional Analysis, group therapy oriented approaches, Behavioural Therapies, Therapeutic Communities, Opioid Substitution, Needle and Syringe Exchange programs and Medically Supervised Injecting Centers/Drug Consumption Rooms. Upon completion of the unit students will be familiar with the nature of services offered, the role of various health professionals in these services and the nature of effective treatment and rehabilitation outcomes. Engagement with this unit of study will provide students with practical and accessible resources useful for professional practice. Students will be required to engage in weekly tutorial discussion boards, complete two online quizzes and submit an essay covering specified learning objectives.
Unit details and rules
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Participation Sciences
| Code | REHB3064 |
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| Academic unit | Participation Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(HSBH1006 and (HSBH1007 or HSBH2007) and HSBH1008 and HSBH1009) or 48 credit points of previous study. |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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REHB3061 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to public policy towards the use of illicit substances and overuse of alcohol
- LO2. understand the differences between what is referred to as the zero-tolerance policy approach, and harm minimization (or harm reduction) approaches
- LO3. understand how the zero-tolerance policy and harm reduction policies influence approaches to treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse, especially as it relates to the use and abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol
- LO4. demonstrate knowledge of the major drug and alcohol services in Australia, especially in your local area, noting the differences in approach, practice, and philosophy of the programs
- LO5. demonstrate a practical understanding of the social evolution of social attitudes towards the overuse of illicit substances and alcohol, and other legal substance overuse, and how these have impacted on contemporary rehabilitation of drug addiction services in the broader context of health and community services
- LO6. understand the impact drug and alcohol overuse has on special groups such as women, children, indigenous people, including those with mental illnesses and public offenders.
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