Learning Objectives
Assessed:
- CLO1: Identify various presentations of dual diagnosis
- CLO2: Discuss historical and cultural variations in dual diagnosis
- CL03: Describe and analyze patterns and prevalence of harm
- CLO4: Review policy and legislation concerning dual diagnosis interventions
- CLOS: Critically appraise literature and policy documents that report contemporary practice.
- CLO6: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of several intervention approaches to dual diagnosis
- CLO7: Evaluate the outcomes of health promotion strategies with various dual diagnosis populations
Melbourne is about to open a Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC), which will allow individuals to inject their own substances under the supervision of registered nurses.
1. Discuss the harm reduction literature around medically supervised injecting. Is this approach efficacious?
2. Does the use of an MSIC increase treatment engagement?
3. Should methamphetamine be allowed in the MSIC or should it be limited to opiates? Discuss using literature.
OR
Consider the statement "Some drugs are good and some drugs are bad." Are there any good drugs for mental illness?
1. What is the impact of drug use on people who have a co-occurring diagnosis of mental illness?
2. How does drug use impact on the person's recovery and treatment outcome
3. Has this drug every been used as a therapeutic agent?