NP1S007 - Addictions 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NP1S007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Addictions | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Module Leader: | Emmajane Watkins | ||
| Module Team: | Concetta Zicchieri, Sue Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | FEB 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To explore the theories of addiction in relation to physiological and psychological dependence
To assess the potential merits of harm reduction and abstinence approaches to addiction
Content Summary
To consider the three models of drug addiction: the disease model: the physical dependency model: the positive reinforcement model.
Drugs and Brain reinforcement systems.
What is the role of dopamine in reward.
Pleasure systems in the brain.
Tolerance and withdrawal.
Genetic basis of addiction
Abstinence
Harm reduction
Mental Health
The recovery process
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 19 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Independent Study | 135 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Discuss key theoretical concepts surrounding addiction and to show an understanding of the biological and psychological theories of drug addictions. The concept of tolerance. The role of positive reinforcement. |
| LO2 | Discuss the merits of the harm reduction and abstinence approaches to dependence. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Write an essay which demonstrates your understanding of the effects of drug addictions both biological and psychological | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |