The 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.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.
HD/FL
One session
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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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