Overview

The unit gives students an overview of issues related to addictive behaviours. While the primary emphasis is on substance use, behavioural addictions such as gambling are also addressed. Students are introduced to problems in defining addiction and will be introduced to a range of theories which attempt to explain addictive … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-DE
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Swati Mujumdar

Unit Coordinator(s)

Mr Jake Hoskin

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Discuss the complexities in defining addiction, and the many behaviours which may come under this heading;

2.

Critique competing theories of addictive behaviour;

3.

Critique competing policy options;

4.

Discuss specific issues facing particular groups of substance users and situate these issues in a broader social context; and

5.

Evaluate the evidence for various models for preventing and treating addictive behaviours.

Assessment

1 - Literature Review Plan (800 words)
2 - Critical Literature Review (3,000 words)
3 - Examination (90 minutes, plus 10 minutes reading time)
4 - Problem based learning activities

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Psychology
Psychological science
Addiction studies