HSSA& 101 Introduction to Chemical Dependency (3 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
Formerly ALCDA 111-CCN
Course Description
An orientation to chemical dependency and psychoactive drug abuse, including etiological theories of chemical dependency; history of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs; and basic principles of prevention, intervention, and treatment.
Course Content
A. Obsessive compulsive addictions
B. Theories of addiction
C. History of drugs and alcohol
D. Brain function
E. Classification of drugs
F. Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use
G. Impact of drug use on the family
H. 12-Step programs
I. Intervention principles
J. Treatment strategies
K. Dual diagnosis
L. Shame and guilt
M. Chemical dependency field terminology
N. Washington Administrative Code requirements for counselors
Student Outcomes
1. Examine obsessive compulsive addictions and describe how these cut across addictions in all the counseling fields.
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
Potential Methods
A. Research paper
B. Tests
C. Interviews
D. Role Plays
E. Games
F. Movie reviews
G. 12-Step Meetings
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