Unit Outline

This unit examines the complex needs of the person requiring Addiction Services. You will explore epidemiological theories of substance abuse and identify principles of dependence within a range of maladaptive behaviours. In addition, you will extend their knowledge and understanding of treatment approaches, withdrawal management and toxicology.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Discuss policy and strategy which direct addiction service provision.
2.	Reflect on epidemiological theories in relation to addiction.
3.	Identify effects of psychoactive drugs illicit and licit on the central nervous system.
4.	Discuss with an understanding of the principles underlying substance use and withdrawal.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Online Discussion and Summary Paper	Week 4	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Essay	Week 12	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online Discussion and Summary Paper

Task Description:

This assessment task requires you to critically reflect on and discuss the current National Drug Strategy with reference to the literature and your experience.
Due Dates:
Online discussion - Week 3 and Week 4
Summary Paper: Week 7

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically reflect on and discusses the National Drug Strategy.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Use research literature/examples to support a quality and scholarly argument.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Engage respectfully and constructively with several peers in a timely manner.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Essay

Task Description:

For this assessment task, you will draw upon your professional experience to critically examine an organisation providing alcohol and drug services to people from a diverse population group.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provide a description of the organisation providing alcohol and drug services and how such services have adapted to meet the needs of people from a specific diverse group	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Comprehensively discuss the interplay between the individual, the drug of use and the environment	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Critically review policy or procedure in relation to substances use and people from a diverse group	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.