Alcohol and Drug Studies
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
Gain a broad understanding of drug and alcohol issues, including addiction biology, community health, and approaches to intervention and counselling.
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Understand addiction biology
Develop knowledge of the biological mechanisms underlying addiction.
Assessment and intervention
Gain skills to assess and intervene in cases of addiction in a clinical or community setting.
Management and treatment
Learn management and treatment strategies for individuals facing addiction.
What You're Signing Up For
Alcohol and Drug Studies provides broad knowledge of drug and alcohol issues in the community, focusing on the causes and treatment of addictive behaviours, assessment and intervention skills, and the biology of addiction. The specialisation is suited for health professionals and is a pathway for DAPAANZ accreditation.
Course Content
- Biology of addiction
- Causes of addictive behaviours
- Assessment of addiction disorders
- Intervention strategies
- Management and treatment of addiction
- Theory and skills in counselling practice
- Understanding co-existing problems
- Community impact of drug and alcohol use
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Addiction services
Healthcare
Social services
Future employment opportunities might be
Addiction practitioner
Medical practitioner with addiction specialty
Nurse
Psychologist
Social worker in drug and alcohol services
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