Aims of the Module: To explore the theories of addictions

Aims:

• To enable students to monitor current issues in support of substance misuers
• To encourage students to maintain up to date knowledge
• To encourage students to contribute to discussion on a range of issues relating to substance misuse
• To discuss current developments in chosen areas of interest

Aims:

• To introduce students to the agencies involved in aspects of substance misuse
• To introduce the role those agencies play and the way they interact
• To explore the relationship between statutory and voluntary organsiations

Aims:

• To introduce students to the theory underpinning reflective practice
• To enable students to reflect on their own practice
• To identify where relevant, student's experiences with  issues such as concepts of treatment, harm reduction, philosophies of treatment  delivery
• Role profiling -reflect on and develop your practice
• Make use of supervsion

Aims:

• To introduce students to the legislation and policies underpinning government led initiatives in relation to substance misuse
• To enable students to identifdy how socio-economic factors influence policy development

Aims:

• Develop undertstanding of the stages of the research process
• Develop skills in the use of IT to search and access research
• Facilitate student's progression in understanding and working with research with practice