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147.302 Alcohol, Other Drugs and Addiction (15 credits)

A focus on alcohol, other drug use and addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand, emphasising harm reduction and health promotion as intervention tools. Students will develop a critical understanding of the aetiology and epidemiology of drug use and addiction, the co-existence of conditions with addictions, and effective legal, public policy and treatment responses to reducing harm.

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  • Prerequisite(s):
    General Prerequisite: At least 45 credits from 200 level

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Year Semester Mode Location
2021 Semester One full semester Distance
2022 Semester Two full semester Distance

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