MHP108 Alcohol and Other Drugs: Assessment and Stages of Change (8)
Prerequisite: MHP105
Corequisite: MHP207
Enrolment Restriction: Available only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students.
This subject examines the context of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) use in society including patterns and impacts of AOD use with special consideration to age, gender and cultural issues. Students will gain a basic understanding of the physiological and psychological effects of AOD use and associated disorders. Practical skill development is the primary focus of this subject. Students will learn about building rapport, screening, early and brief intervention, assessment, stages of change and motivational interviewing, goal setting, relapse prevention and developing individual care plans. Practical methods for involving families and making referrals, as well as legal and ethical practice and other mandatory requirements will outlined.