Tutorial participation and activities clo

SPS201 Alcohol and Other Drugs

Lecturers/Tutors:
MELBOURNE
Troy Pittaway
Email:

SYDNEY

This unit builds on student’s case management knowledge and extend skills in assessing the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. It provides an increased understanding type of drugs, the impacts on individuals and their families, and knowledge of risks and protective factors when working with this client group. The unit examines evidence-based models in working with alcohol and other drug clients. Students will gain knowledge of the interrelated nature of dual diagnosis, including mental health, homelessness, and multiple complex needs. Furthermore, students will increase practical assessment and referral skills to appropriate agencies; with particular focus on rehabilitation and the role of interagency case management in providing improved outcomes.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES



GA2	Have the skills required to operate effectively within their chosen profession;


	Be able to work independently and collaboratively;
GA5

	Understand ethical responsibilities and behaviour pertinent to their chosen discipline and profession and practice the behaviour to the highest standards;
GA8


GA10	Be independent learners and thinkers with responsibility to acquire and evaluate new knowledge with the confidence to be analytical, creative and critical;

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the completion of this unit, a student should be able to:



LO3	Identify the interrelated issues in young people, including mental health, alcohol, drugs and homelessness.


LO6	Evaluate group processes and applied skills in group settings.

LEARNING TASKS AND ASSESSMENTS
Assessment questions must be directed to your Tutor.

To pass this unit, students are required to achieve an aggregate mark of 50% for all assessment

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Week 4

Week 5

AOD programs and
rehabilitation

Gorski's Warning Signs of a Relapse
In 1982, researchers Terence T. Gorski and Merlene Miller wrote a paper, "The Phases And Warning Signs of Relapse," ADF Building Successful Local Drug Action Teams
ADF Preventing alcohol and drug problems in your community

Week 6

Assessment 1:
Analysis of AOD foundational
knowledge (15%) Due Date:
Week 6
Word Count:
1500 words

MID TERM BREAK

Week 7

AOD mental
health and
young people

Group Tutorial Activity: Group Activity

Arrange groups
for Assessment
3A due week 10 for presentations


	AOD prevention programs		Group Tutorial Activity: Case Study – group activity

PRESCRIBED TEXTS
Readings to Accompany the Lectures
AIWH, Factsheets on Alcohol, Tobacco & Other drugs in Australia (2019), retrieved from

AIPC Alcohol and Drugs Foundation:
AOD Program Guidelines, StatHealth and Human Services, April 2018.

Retrieved from https://www2.health.vic.gov.au › Api › downloadmedia
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). (2010). Code of ethics, AASW, Canberra, ACT. Berry, S., Crowe, T., Deane, F., Billingham, M. & Bhagerutty, Y. (2012). Growth and Empowerment for Indigenous Australians in Substance Abuse Treatment. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Vol.10(6), pp.970-983.

Merkes, M., Lewis, V. & Canaway, R. (2010). Supporting good practice in the provision of services to people with comorbid mental health and alcohol and other drug problems in Australia: describing key elements of good service models. BMC health services research, Vol.10, pp.325. DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-10-325.

Midford, R., Mitchell, J, Lester, L., Cahill, H., Foxcroft, D., Ramsden, R., Venning, L & Pose, M. (2014). Preventing alcohol harm: Early results from a cluster randomised, controlled trial in Victoria, Australia of comprehensive harm minimisation school drug education. International Journal of Drug Policy, Jan, Vol.25(1), pp.142(9).

Ritter, A. & Stoove, M. (2016). Alcohol and other drug treatment policy in Australia. The Medical journal of Australia, 7 March, Vol.204(4), pp.138.

Silkoff, D., Guillemin, M., Chenhall, R., & McDougall, R. (2018). What ethical resources are available to Alcohol and Other Drug practitioners? A systematic review. Clinical Ethics, Vol.13(1), pp. 34 – 52.

Recommended Additional References

el-Guebaly, N., Carra, G. & Galanter, M. (2015). Textbook of addiction treatment: international perspectives. Milan: Springer.

Morisano, D., Babor, T & Robaina, K. (2014). Co-occurrence of substance use disorders with other psychiatric disorders: implications for treatment services. Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Vol.31(1), pp.5-25.

Nichter, b. & Chassin, L. (2015). Separate dimensions of anxiety differentially predict alcohol use among male juvenile offenders. Addictive Behaviors, Vol.50, pp.144(5).

•		•	Drug and Alcohol Dependence
•	The Medical journal of Australia	•
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•		•	International Journal of Mental
•	Clinical Infectious Diseases	•
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Recommended Websites and References - Refer to weekly text references and PowerPoints

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Criteria	Weight: 100%
	30%
Structure: paragraph and sentence structure	20%
Literacy skills: ability to respond to the assessment question clearly and concisely	20%
	30%
	/15%

Assessment 2: Case Study (20%)
Due Date: Week 8

Word Count: 1500 -1700 words

This research assignment is in three parts

Part 1 – Read the case study and outline the following issues.

Part 2 – Research

Apply critical thinking and judgement in identifying an appropriate AOD program and rehabilitation suitable for Mary’s needs. For example, would Mary benefit from a full-time rehabilitation program or a part time rehabilitation program and why?

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Case Study	Weight	High Distinction 80% -
Name the legal issues in the case study Name category/types of drugs Define mandated reporting Name assessment and/or referral options?	35		The legal issues in this case study The category/types of drugs are discussed? Defined mandated reporting requirements Discussed possible assessment and/or referral options?	The legal issues in this case study The category/types of drugs are discussed? Defined mandated reporting requirements Discussed possible assessment and/or referral options?
Research		Student clearly and concisely applied critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems in case management interventions and demonstrate applied research skills	Student clearly applied critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems in case management interventions and demonstrate applied research skills
	30	Student clearly and concisely demonstrated integrating feedback from supervision and used reflective practice, professional responsibility, and accountability.
TOTAL	20%

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BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, ONEDRIVE VIDEO UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS

(On Moodle)

• AOD and Mental Health and Indigenous Australians

The presentation will cover:

• Professional and ethical practice in direct work with the chosen client group

• Evaluation of their group’s processes and member contribution/collaboration to complete the task

constitute academic references for the purpose of your assignments. If you rely on such sources for

theoretical support, you will be deemed NOT to have met the requirements of the assessment

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You must use APA 7 referencing.

Your critical evaluation should include at least 5 (scholarly) journal articles or books.

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TUTORIAL PARTICIPATION & ACTIVITIES (10%)
This assessment encourages students to articulate their ideas, build shared understandings, engage with content, and to contribute to a dynamic learning environment.

Outstanding participation

10%

Good
participation

7%

Satisfactory participation

5%

Poor
participation

<2%

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