HSSA& 101 Introduction to Chemical Dependency (3 credits)

2. Explain and discuss the disease concept of alcoholism & drug addiction and opposing theories.

3. Discuss the history of drugs and alcohol including social policies.

4. Describe neuron action receptors and the neurotransmission process.

5. List and describe the classifications of drugs and be able to recognize some signs and symptoms of these drugs.

6. Describe the impact of drugs and alcohol use on the family and social systems.

7. Describe and explain the concepts & effectiveness of 12-Step programs.

8. Apply principles of intervention and treatment strategies in a simulated situation.

9. Define and discuss dual diagnosis.

10. Discuss the differences between shame and guilt and their respective impact upon chemically abusing individuals & those associated with them.

11. Define and discuss terms and laws specific to the chemical dependency field.

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes: Graduates will be able to communicate and write effectively concerning addiction studies. Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations. Alcohol and other psychoactive drugs have been used and abused throughout the course of human affairs. In today’s world, alcohol and drugs continue to be a major topic in public discourse, a factor in social problems, and an issue of importance in our society. One of the goals of this introductory course is to compare everyday notions of drug abuse with theory and scholarly research on the topic. Students are asked to become aware of how their own experiences continue to influence their thinking and to sift through multiple perspectives on chemical dependency.

Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30