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WEL116 Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling 1 (8)
AbstractThe subject will examine the social and psychological aspects of gambling and drug and alcohol use. Students will be introduced to the multi-causal nature of addictions and compulsions. A range of strategies utilised to address social problems of addiction and compulsion are considered with particular emphasis being placed on the relationship between preventative approaches and prohibition and enforcement. Topics include the consumption of legal and illegal drugs, the nature of gambling and other non-drug compulsions and a history of drug use and legislation. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: WEL116
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Understand the relationship between drug and alcohol use and the social and political mores of contemporary society Be familiar with some of the major theories relating to gambling compulsion and drug and alcohol addiction Recognise that the causes of addictive behaviours are multiple and may include social, psychological and physiological factors Critically assess the influence of legislation in addressing gambling, and drug and alcohol use in society |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: The importance of contemporary social and political attitudes toward gambling and drug and alcohol usage
The commonality of patterns of addiction in the use of legal and illegal drugs and between gambling and other non-drug compulsions
The history of legislation in addressing issues related to gambling , drugs and alcohol in society |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.