Module Descriptors
EXPLORING ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOURS
XHFD40078
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
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Orford, J (2001) (2nd Ed) Excessive Appetites: A psychological view of addictions Chichester, Wiley. ISBN: 0471982318
Bourgois, P. (2003) In search of respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio. 2nd edition, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 0-521 017114
Rasitrick, D, Heather, N and Godfrey, C (2006) Review of the effectiveness of treatment for alcohol problems. National Treatment Agency, London. http://www.nta.nhs.uk/programme/national/docs/Review_of_the_Effectiveness_of_Treatment_for_Alcohol_Problems.pdf
Bourgois, P. (2003) In search of respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio. 2nd edition, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 0-521 017114
Rasitrick, D, Heather, N and Godfrey, C (2006) Review of the effectiveness of treatment for alcohol problems. National Treatment Agency, London. http://www.nta.nhs.uk/programme/national/docs/Review_of_the_Effectiveness_of_Treatment_for_Alcohol_Problems.pdf
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 Learning Strategies
Interactive lectures (including seminar presentations from specialist guest speakers & practitioners in specialist roles) (15%)
Student led sessions (8%)
Group tutorials (1%)
Library searches and exploration of database and web based information (20%)
Directed reading (20%)
Assessment preparation (20%)
Preparation for student led sessions (16%)
Information and materials will be made available via blackboard to support student learning.
Student led sessions (8%)
Group tutorials (1%)
Library searches and exploration of database and web based information (20%)
Directed reading (20%)
Assessment preparation (20%)
Preparation for student led sessions (16%)
Information and materials will be made available via blackboard to support student learning.
Module Indicative Content
Advocacy
Notions of excessive & compulsive behaviours
Drug use, Pregnancy & Parenting
Working with stimulant users
Working with Alcohol Users
Dual Diagnosis
Homelessness and Drug Use
Prisoners
Women working in the sex industry
International perspectives
Blood Borne Virus
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Self Harm
Gambling in particular Youth Gambling and it's relationship to addiction constructs, Structural and situational characteristics.
Notions of excessive & compulsive behaviours
Drug use, Pregnancy & Parenting
Working with stimulant users
Working with Alcohol Users
Dual Diagnosis
Homelessness and Drug Use
Prisoners
Women working in the sex industry
International perspectives
Blood Borne Virus
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Self Harm
Gambling in particular Youth Gambling and it's relationship to addiction constructs, Structural and situational characteristics.
Module Additional Assessment Details
3500 word case study discussing the student's support of individual clients in an identified problem area (e.g. compulsive behaviour, self-harm) (outcome 1, 2 and 3) (100%)
Formative Assessment - Presentation of a specific area of experience for their client group, (e.g. compulsive behaviours, self harm)
Formative Assessment - Presentation of a specific area of experience for their client group, (e.g. compulsive behaviours, self harm)