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Diploma in addiction behaviour.

I B Glass1

  • 1Addiction Research Unit, University of London, U.K.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
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The first Addiction Behaviour course provided valuable multidisciplinary training. Graduates demonstrated strong performance, highlighting the program's effectiveness in addiction studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  • Public Health Policy
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • The Institute of Psychiatry, University of London, established the inaugural international Addiction Behaviour course in 1986.
  • The course aimed to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary education in addiction studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the structure and content of the first international Addiction Behaviour course.
  • To assess the academic performance and consensus on the value of the course among diverse students.

Main Methods:

  • A one-year, full-time, multidisciplinary curriculum integrating basic sciences, clinical aspects, service organization, and national policy development.
  • Clinical teaching in specialized facilities and community organizations, supplemented by tutorials, seminars, and research workshops.

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  • Assessment via continuous evaluation, written, oral, and clinical examinations.

    • Main Results:

    • A consensus was reached on the value of the course content, irrespective of students' varied backgrounds.
    • Four out of six students successfully obtained a Diploma.
    • One student received a distinction for outstanding academic work.

    Conclusions:

    • The multidisciplinary Addiction Behaviour course was perceived as valuable by students from diverse backgrounds.
    • The course structure effectively integrated theoretical knowledge with practical clinical and policy experience.
    • The program demonstrated success in training addiction professionals, evidenced by student outcomes.