Code MIAADT
Addiction Studies Minor
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About this Minor
Provides students with an understanding of the use and problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other psychoactive drugs.
In this minor, students investigate fundamental concepts about psychoactive drug use and drug users, the nature of addiction and dependency, and behaviour change. Australian and international approaches to drug policy, intervention initiatives and evidence-based approaches to reducing harm are also covered.
Code MIAADT
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ADS1151 | Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts | 15 |
| ADS1252 | Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs | 15 |
| ADS2253 | Addiction Studies: Processes of Change | 15 |
| ADS2356 | Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives | 15 |
| ADS3355 | Addiction Studies: Social Action | 15 |
| ADS3458 | Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Minor take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCareer Opportunities
Employment opportunities
There are interesting and dynamic addiction studies career pathways available in a range of health promotion agencies, not-for-profit organisations, research centres, welfare agencies, corrective services and the justice sector.