Substance Misuse and Crime - HHD1003

Assessment 1: Written plan

Written plan

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

In this module you will develop your knowledge of the relationship between substance misuse and criminal activity. You will consider the nature of addiction and substance taking as a cause of crime and examine a range of illegal substances through a written coursework assignment, and will have the opportunity to consider the links between theory and practice. The module will enable you to critically examine and analyse policy in relation to substance misuse, exploring the complex relationship between research, knowledge and practice in relation to working with substance users and reducing the harm that substance use has on individuals and communities. It will explore the link between substance misuse and social exclusion and examine the influences that affect these processes to create difficulties, problems and disorder
Current patterns of service delivery and strategies for addressing substance use will be explored and evaluated in terms of their effectiveness and their ability to meet the needs of the individual and the community.

School of Human and Health Sciences

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HHD1003 - Substance Misuse and Crime

Substance Misuse and Crime

Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of a range of theories and explanations of substance misuse.

Formulate an assessment and intervention strategy based on a case scenario.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the links between substance use and misuse, community, crime and social exclusion.

Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary approaches to and debates about working with substance misusers and of resources available in addressing substance misuse.