2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LAUT1008 Introduction to Addiction Studies

30 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Niall Scott
Email: niall.scott@nhs.net

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Mature Entry Scheme
OR
Qualification in health or social care sciences
OR
2 'A' levels grade C or above
and
English Language Qualification GCSE Grade C or above

Module replaces

HECS1023

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides an introduction to alcohol and drug use and misuse, consequences and treatment approaches and how to find and evaluate information about the subject.

Objectives

The objectives of this module are to provide a basic understanding of alcohol and drug use and misuse, how these affect individuals, communities and society, policy and treatment responses along with how to evaluate different sources of information.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- describe the range of licit and illcity substances commonly misued in the UK and worldwide;

- understand the effects of these substances and the importance of dose and methods of administration;

- be familiar with user perspectives and societal responses including healthcare professional, the criminal justice system and families;

- show an awareness of the range of strategies to prevent problematic drug use;

- demonstrate knowledge of the range of treatment options for problematic drug and alochol use;

- use a range of media for finding drug and alcohol information and literature;

- understand the importance of objective evidence-based information in the drug and alcohol field.

Skills outcomes
Overview of the field of addiction and substance misuse, prevalence, policy and treatment approaches.

Syllabus

This module provides an introduction to addiction studies. It begins with a consideration of what drugs are; how they work, their properties and different techniques for administering drugs. Medical and non-medical use of drugs is explored. A range of perspectives on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use are considered including the users perspective, health professionals, the criminal justice system and other groups in society. An overview of the prevention of substance use and misuse and interventions in the addiction field is provided.

Throughout the module, particular attention is given to the range and reliability of sources of information in the addiction field. Skills in finding and evaluating written and numerical information relevant to drug and alcohol use are developed.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Tutorial	10	0.50	5.00
Private study hours			295.00
Total Contact hours			5.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

Being a distance learning module, the majorty of student learning is through private study and independant learning, guided by a study manual which replaces lectures. This is supplemented by reference lists for reading source materials and supported by telephone tutorials and e-mail correspondence (see above).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- End of unit checklist
- Module Leader feedback (through tutorials and detailed assignment feedback)
- Personal Tutor feedback (where student chooses to use this resource)
- Telephone tutorials

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2,000 words	25.00
Essay	2,500 words	35.00
Essay	3,000 words	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Compensation between assignments is permitted.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/07/2015

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