Emphasizes understanding addictions including historical and current implications of addiction as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act and social, cultural, political, and economic contexts of addiction. Introduction to basic pharmacology of alcohol/other drugs, assessment criteria, symptoms of addiction, and signs of recovery efforts.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.
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Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.
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Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
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Core Topics
- Addiction, recovery and healthful living
- Disease model and public health models of addiction
- Basic chemistry and physiology of alcohol and other drugs
- Effects of addiction on the individual, family, youth and community
- Special populations and the unique addiction and treatment issues
- Social/cultural norms regarding alcohol and other drugs
- SUD assessment criteria
- Locate, read, and interpret research on alcohol and other drugs