Addiction

Course Code: 3VOL0720
University Level: Three (20 Credits)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of levels 1 and 2.
Delivery Method: Distance learning, paper and/or online
Start Date: June 2010 (existing students only)
Course Duration: 1 Term
Course Fees: 20 credits - see the finance page for more information.
Further Study: Optional part of the Degree in Voluntary Sector Studies

Course Description

This field of study contains some agreed common perspectives, while other areas remain more contentious.

This course draws together a number of complex factors (historical, theoretical, social, political, biological and psychological) that will lead the student to an understanding of the concept of addiction. This course demonstrates that there is considerable information about those most vulnerable to dependency, although no factor or set of factors can be predictive.

The course also explores some of the theoretical, evidential, and subjective links between different types of dependency. The course then turns to look at evidence that suggests that certain theoretical and practical interventions have had some success in helping some people with their addiction.

Research continues to refine this knowledge so that those experiencing addiction can be given the most effective and appropriate help. However, the irreducible, intensely personal element of addiction remains and is emphasised throughout this Module.

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