Introduction to Substance Use & Misuse (HPRM7004)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2022
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Assessment methods
Written assignments, Online exam
Course enquiries
Course description
This course presents an overview of biological, behavioural and social factors related to the development of drug and alcohol problems. It describes drug use and its epidemiology, problematic use and dependency, the pharmacology of major drug types, and addictions. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | External | External | Course Profile |
