Module Descriptors
RESEARCH IN ADDICTION STUDIES
XHFD40068
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The biological, psychological and socio-economic domains of assessment and intervention in the treatment of addiction.
The domain of maximum therapeutic collaboration in holistic treatment of addictive conditions and how this interacts with a range of therapeutic theories and models, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution focused therapies, Motivational interviewing and integrative therapies.
Different types of evidence and research applicable to practice
The range of methods that can be used in health and social care research
Ethical issues in research and in accessing or using evidence
Reading, understanding and appraising research
Skills & resources to support critical appraisal including critical appraisal tools
Data quality and management.
Sociological theories and their application to practice in drug & alcohol services.
Psychological theories related to addictive behaviours and the barriers to behavioural change.
The development of public health policy, the `British Model' of addiction treatment.
The domain of maximum therapeutic collaboration in holistic treatment of addictive conditions and how this interacts with a range of therapeutic theories and models, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution focused therapies, Motivational interviewing and integrative therapies.
Different types of evidence and research applicable to practice
The range of methods that can be used in health and social care research
Ethical issues in research and in accessing or using evidence
Reading, understanding and appraising research
Skills & resources to support critical appraisal including critical appraisal tools
Data quality and management.
Sociological theories and their application to practice in drug & alcohol services.
Psychological theories related to addictive behaviours and the barriers to behavioural change.
The development of public health policy, the `British Model' of addiction treatment.
Module Learning Strategies
Interactive lectures (8%)
Experiential Work (8%)
Seminar presentation of theory (7%)
Group tutorials (1%)
Library searches and exploration of database and web based information (20%)
Directed reading (21%)
Assessment preparation (20%)
Preparation for small group feedback (15%)
Information and materials will be made available via blackboard to support study learning.
Experiential Work (8%)
Seminar presentation of theory (7%)
Group tutorials (1%)
Library searches and exploration of database and web based information (20%)
Directed reading (21%)
Assessment preparation (20%)
Preparation for small group feedback (15%)
Information and materials will be made available via blackboard to support study learning.
Module Resources
Lectures, peers, work placements, access to a PC, databases and web pages, library and learning resource centre, powerpoint, TV and video, flipchart and pens, Staffordshire University skills website. Stoke on Trent College Drug education intranet site. Tutorials available in person and via e-mail.
Module Texts
DiClemente, C. (2005) Addiction & Change. New York, Routledge. ISBN 1593853440
Dryden, W. (2002) (ed) Handbook of Individual Therapy, London, Sage. 0761969438
McBride, A, McBride, A, and Peterson, T. (2002) (ed). Working with Substance Misusers A guide to theory and practice. New York, Routledge. ISBN 0415235685
Orford, J (2001) (2nd Edition) Excessive Appetites: Psychological View of Addiction. Chichester, John Wiley and Sons Ltd. ISBN 0471499471
Dryden, W. (2002) (ed) Handbook of Individual Therapy, London, Sage. 0761969438
McBride, A, McBride, A, and Peterson, T. (2002) (ed). Working with Substance Misusers A guide to theory and practice. New York, Routledge. ISBN 0415235685
Orford, J (2001) (2nd Edition) Excessive Appetites: Psychological View of Addiction. Chichester, John Wiley and Sons Ltd. ISBN 0471499471
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment:
Students will undertake a comparison of at least two different theoretical approaches to addiction (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 1 & 2).
A presentation:
A presentation demonstrating the application to practice of one construct of addiction discussing how it impacts on their work experience and highlighting any ethical issues they encounter (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 3 & 4).
Students must pass both elements of assessment.
Students will undertake a comparison of at least two different theoretical approaches to addiction (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 1 & 2).
A presentation:
A presentation demonstrating the application to practice of one construct of addiction discussing how it impacts on their work experience and highlighting any ethical issues they encounter (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 3 & 4).
Students must pass both elements of assessment.