Bachelor of Health Science in Addiction Studies in Joondalup Australia | Edith Cowan University

Equips students with knowledge about the consumption and challenges related to alcohol, tobacco, and other psychoactive substances. Learners explore core principles regarding substance use, characteristics of users, effects of psychoactive drugs, addiction mechanisms, dependency issues, and behavioral modifications. The course also examines drug policies in Australia and globally, intervention strategies, counseling techniques for substance-related issues, and scientifically validated harm reduction methods.

Learning Outcomes
Utilize comprehensive subject knowledge across various Health Science scenarios, both theoretical and practical.
Employ critical thinking to examine, interpret, and understand complex Health Science challenges.
Apply creative thinking to foresee obstacles and develop field-specific solutions.
Leverage digital tools and information literacy to gather, assess, and integrate pertinent data from diverse sources.
Effectively convey subject expertise and ethical principles in professional and community settings.
Exhibit a worldwide perspective with appreciation for cultural differences, including Indigenous cultural awareness.
Collaborate effectively while showing leadership in applying socially responsible, sustainable, and ethical principles.
Display self-direction, responsibility, and sound decision-making in personal education and professional conduct.