PHARM 7517EX - Treatment of Addiction: Pharmacotherapies
| Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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| Units: | 4 |
| Term: | Semester 1 |
| Campus: | External |
| Contact: | Online |
| Restriction: | Available for non-Award study after consultation with Program Director (students need to enrol at VCU and meet GradCert in International Addiction Studies entry criteria) |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Assessment: | Assignments, discussion board participation and exam |
| Syllabus: |
This course is designed to provide an overview of the pharmacological management of alcohol and drug addiction. It will cover the management of withdrawal from alcohol, sedatives, opioids, cannabis and stimulants as well as long-term management of dependence on opioids, tobacco and alcohol. Additional topics include international perspectives on management of dependence, management of dependence during pregnancy and the process of medication development. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
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* This course is not normally offered to international students studying within Australia.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 1 | Mon 17/03/2025 | Thu 27/03/2025 | Fri 09/05/2025 | Fri 13/06/2025 |
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Class Details
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 15874 | 01EX | 45 | 37 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. | |||
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