Prescribed text: Rassool, G. H. (2009). Alcohol and drug misuse: A handbook for students and health
professionals. Routledge.<\/p>\n
Task
Discuss AOD use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations with a focus on:
\u2022 Role of colonisation and discrimination on AOD use;
\u2022 Comorbidity of AOD and mental health issues;
\u2022 Social effects of AOD use.<\/p>\n
Rationale
This task is designed to help you:
\u2022 critically assess the factors that contribute to the development of addiction in ATSI populations;
\u2022 demonstrate an understanding of dual diagnosis and related issues;
\u2022 display critical and reflective judgement;
\u2022 demonstrate research skills;
\u2022 show evidence of independent learning.<\/p>\n
This task is designed to assess your progress with the following subject outcomes:
\u2022 Be able to outline behavioural and social models of dependence;
\u2022 Be able to describe the influence of psychological, social, cultural and political factors on addiction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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