Insight - 1.01 | AOD ESSENTIALS - Substance use: Foundational concepts

eLEARNING SERIES	AOD ESSENTIALS
MODULE NAME	Substance use: foundational concepts
MODULE NUMBER	Module 1 of 6
LEARNING LEVEL	Level 1 – Core AOD Knowledge
TARGET AUDIENCE	All AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIM	This module provides a broad overview of the foundational concepts that are used when working with people who use psychoactive substances.
LEARNING OUTCOMES	By the end of this module, learners will be able to: utilise best practice AOD language and terminology, including slang and common acronyms describe psychoactive substances and differentiate the three main drug classification types describe why people use substances, including patterns of use describe key theoretical models such as 'Drug, Set and Setting' and the ‘Stages of Change’ describe the policy and practice of harm minimisation.
LENGTH	20 minutes
CPD	Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module.
REFERENCE LIST	The full reference list for this module is available on request.
SUGGESTED CITATION	Insight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. AOD Essentials: Substance use: foundational concepts. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
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LAST UPDATED	November 2023
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