MHP104 Introduction to Substance Use: Assessment and Intervention (8)
Enrolment Restriction: Available only to Aboriginal or Torres Strait students.
This subject introduces and orientates the student to the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) field. It will examine the historical context and current patterns of AOD use in our society. Various models of dependence including harm minimization as the dominant philosophy in Australia will be explored. The basic pharmacology of commonly used drugs of dependence will be detailed. The subject will cover the key components of assessment and intervention for states of intoxication, overdose and withdrawal. Finally the primary purpose and evidence supporting current specific AOD treatment interventions will be outlined.