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1.01 | AOD ESSENTIALS - Models of substance use

eLEARNING SERIESAOD ESSENTIALS
MODULE NAMEModels of substance use
MODULE NUMBERModule 2 of 6
LEARNING LEVELLevel 1 – Core AOD Knowledge
TARGET AUDIENCEAll AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIMThe aim of this module is to equip workers with a greater knowledge and awareness of the history of substance use in Australia as well as helping you to build confidence in starting conversations with anybody affected by their substance use.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • understand the moral, legal, and disease models of substance use
  • grasp related concepts like social environment, adverse childhood events, and epigenetics
  • comprehend the biopsychosocial model of substance use, along with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective on social and emotional well-being. 
LENGTH30 minutes
CPDParticipation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LISTThe full reference list for this module is available on request.
SUGGESTED CITATIONInsight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. AOD Essentials: Models of substance use. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
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LAST UPDATEDNovember 2023
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