Sylabus FSS 2005


FINAL WORK – THEORETICAL BLOCK


Once the theoretical sessions finish students will be expected to produce a piece of written work
(essay) of 4-7 pages in A4 format.


Topics for the final work:


(Select from one of the following)


1.    Critically assesss the limitations, options and efectiveness of drug services on the scale
between abstinence-based and a harm reduction approach. Literature - Gossop M., Living with Drugs,
London: Temple Smith, 1993, O´Hare P., Newcombe R., et al. (Eds), The Reduction of Drug-Related
Harm, London: Routledge, 1992

2.    Critically assess the differences between self-help intervention and a socio-educational
intervention, and between a psychotherapeutic and medical models. Literature - Bennett G., Treating
Drug Abusers, London: Routledge, 1993

3.    Critically assess the community reaction to the phenomenon of drug abuse from the perspective
of specific intervention in the area of gender. Literature - Ettorre E., Women and Substance Abuse,
London: The MacMillan Press, 1992

FINAL WORK – PRACTICAL BLOCK


The student has the possibility of choosing between the following options:


1.    Placement, the student will produce 3-4 A4 pages of written work on the topic:  My
possibilities and limitations when entering in contact with clients.


It is essential to provide, not an academic view on the topic, but the personal experience of the
placement and relation with the client, including a self-assessment of what areas to focus your
personal professional development.


2.    Diary 3-4 pages size A4:


Diary in which the student describes the lessons learned and how these lessons have caused a change
on the focus of his or her profession.


This work should include the view based on the personal (life) experience, in contrast with the
views presented in the practical lessons.