University-based academic programs in addiction studies in the regions of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: An overview
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Alternative codes found
RIV/00216208:11110/25:10488871
Result on the web
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DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13970" target="_blank" >10.1111/dar.13970</a>
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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
University-based academic programs in addiction studies in the regions of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: An overview
Original language description
Introduction: Current trends in the addiction field reflect a significant emphasis on the workforce development and education. There are already some data about university-based addiction studies programs, but not much from Australasia. Methods: The aim is to provide an overview and describe the academic programs for addiction professionals in Australia and Aotearoa NZ. The research was conducted in 2017 and updated in 2023. Firstly, university websites were searched using pre-defined keywords, followed by a content analysis of the identified programs. The data were analysed and interpreted by using descriptive statistics. Results: We found 21 universities in Australia (13) and Aotearoa NZ (8) where 46 single programs are provided. There are three bachelor programs, nine masters, and the majority of degrees include (post)graduate certificates and diplomas. No doctorate programs are identified. The taught courses provide comprehensive coverage of the addiction field topics. Twelve programs state clearly that there is clinical practice/internship included. Application to most programs requires completion of a relevant degree and in some cases possible clinical experience. Discussion and Conclusions: In comparison to educational options in other regions, we observe a trend towards preparing university graduates for the workforce, thereby expanding the range of programs at lower levels. Most programs possibly represent clinically oriented education primarily specialising in addictions, and graduate programs in addictions for professionals with other disciplinary bases. Great emphasis is given to the quality standards of education, and also to relationship between education and labour market. Findings help opening opportunities to collaborate globally.
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30312 - Substance abuse
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
V - Vyzkumna aktivita podporovana z jinych verejnych zdroju
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Drug and Alcohol Review
ISSN
0959-5236
e-ISSN
1465-3362
Volume of the periodical
44
Issue of the periodical within the volume
1
Country of publishing house
AU - AUSTRALIA
Number of pages
15
Pages from-to
239-253
UT code for WoS article
001357262200001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85208110675