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Details for SSC537 Working with Addictions

Gaining insight into addictions in this subject is key for professionals seeking to understand and address various types of addictive behaviours effectively. You will examine theories of addiction and their impacts on individuals, families, and communities. The unit also covers a comprehensive range of intervention strategies and emphasises the importance of ongoing professional development and self-care, equipping you to provide informed and effective support.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: SSC537
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Contact studentsupport@ac.edu.au for more information.

Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Critique a range of theories of addiction and evaluate the cause, development and effects;
  2. Examine a range of addictions, including personal, family and community factors, and ethical and legal issues;
  3. Analyse appropriate intervention or treatment approaches, including professional and community-based services, and resources;
  4. Formulate an approach to ongoing professional development, self-care and wellbeing.

Subject Content

  • History & trends of addiction counselling
  • Brain & Pathophysiology
  • Theories: Part 1
  • Theories: Part 2
  • Sex & pornography addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Substances (e.g., Alcohol, Nicotine, cocaine, opioids, stimulants)
  • Behavioural addictions (Internet, gaming, work, food, exercise, gambling, shopping etc.)
  • Treatment models (Individual therapy, cognitive therapy, group therapy)
  • Treatment models (Family therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy)
  • Relapse management

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Onsite (face-to-face)
  • Online (e-Learning)
  • Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Exam (20%)
  • Case Study Analysis with Session Planning (50%)
  • Presentation (30%)

Prescribed Text

  • Mack, A.H., Brady, K.T., Miller, S.I., & Frances, R.J. (2016). Clinical textbook of addictive behaviours (4th ed.). Guildford Press.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts