Course Catalogue

To enhance knowledge and understanding of addiction as a public health issue

This module introduces substance use, misuse and addiction from a bio-psycho-social perspective. It assesses different models of addiction, including a consideration of the physiology and pharmacology of substance use. The module will focus on alcohol, nicotine and illicit substances such as heroin and crack cocaine and consider these as public health issues. It will also introduce other addictive behaviours such as gambling or the use of image or performance enhancing drugs. It will consider substance use at the individual and population level and will particularly focus on the relationship between substance use and inequalities. Information for Stand Alone/CPD Students Mode and Duration: This module is delivered through classroom and online methods. There is a mixture of classroom and online Canvas activity.