NFQ Level 08 Assignment 1 – Approaches to Addiction: Integrating Theory with Practice in Social Care

Assignment 1

(1.10, 1.21, 2.1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.14, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 5.4, 5.6)

 Overview:

Individual Presentation on Addiction’s Impact and Interventions

Objective:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of how addiction affects specific demographics and propose evidence-based interventions within social care practice 1800 words minimum.

Assignment Details:

• Topic Selection: Choose a specific aspect of addiction (e.g., substance use disorder, gambling addiction) and focus on its impact on a particular demographic group (e.g., adolescents, women, ethnic minorities).
• Research Component: Investigate the chosen addiction’s prevalence, causes, and consequences within the selected demographic. Utilize current research, statistics, and case studies to support your analysis.
• Intervention Strategies: Identify and evaluate social care interventions tailored to the demographic’s needs. Discuss prevention, screening, and brief intervention techniques, emphasizing evidence-based practices.
• Presentation Format: Deliver your findings in one of the following formats a PowerPoint presentation, practice analysis, case study analysis, poster, creative presentation, or podcast.

Assignment Guidance: 3

Individual Presentation on Addiction’s Impact and Interventions

Focus Areas:

To effectively structure your 1,800-word assignment on addiction’s impact and interventions, consider the following breakdown:

1. Introduction (180 words min):

• Introduce the specific aspect of addiction and the chosen demographic group.
• Present the objective of your analysis.
• Provide a brief overview of the assignment’s structure.

2. Comprehensive Analysis of Addiction Factors (450 words min):

• Examine the biological, psychological, and social determinants contributing to the development and maintenance of the selected addiction within your chosen demographic.
• Support your analysis with current research, statistics, and case studies.

3. Impact Assessment (450 words min):

• Evaluate the effects of the addiction on the chosen demographic, considering psychological, behavioural, familial, and community aspects.
• Illustrate these impacts using case studies or real-life examples.

4. Intervention Strategies (450 words min):

• Identify and assess evidence-based social care interventions tailored to the needs of your selected demographic.
• Discuss prevention, screening, and brief intervention techniques, emphasizing evidence-based practices.

5. Ethical and Reflective Practice (180 words min):

• Reflect on your own values and beliefs regarding addiction, challenging any stereotypes or prejudices.
• Consider how these perspectives might influence your approach to social care practice.
• Analyse ethical dilemmas that may arise in practice, discussing informed consent, confidentiality, autonomy, and the rights and dignity of individuals in recovery.

6. Policy and Socio-Political Influences (180 words min):

• Explore relevant legislation, policies, and socio-political factors influencing substance use patterns in Ireland.
• Discuss harm reduction initiatives and their effectiveness.

7. Conclusion (Approximately 90 words):

• Summarize the key points discussed.
• Reiterate the importance of understanding addiction’s impact on specific demographics and the role of tailored interventions in social care practice.

Grading Rubric (Total: 50 Marks)

Total Marks: /50