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Course Outline
ALCDA 231
Survey of Chemical Dependency
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
Introduction to the field of chemical abuse and dependency by examining use, abuse, and addiction as these relate to alcohol and other psychoactive licit and illicit drugs. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Gain a historical understanding of the use and abuse of alcohol with appreciation of the similarities and differences in contemporary understanding of the subject.
Understand the social, legal, and economic ramifications of chemical abuse.
Learn the basic effects of alcohol and other drugs on the body.
Introdcution to the major definitions of chemical dependency, including the disease and public health model, as well as gaining a working definition of chemical dependency.
Understand the disease process of chemical dependency and its progression and symptoms.
Gain a basic understanding of the dynamics and impact of chemical dependency within the family system.
Gain an overview of evaluation and treatment techniques.
Gain an appreciation of treating chemically dependent special populations such as adolescents, women, mentally ill, elderly and minorities.
Gain a basic understanding of prevention strategies.
Become familiar with critical issues including confidentiality, professional ethics, and child abuse reporting.
Receive a basic knowledge of the WAC guidelines concerning professional chemical dependency counseling.
Become familiar with special professional counselor concerns such as burnout and self-care.
Gain an awareness of their own values, attitudes, and knowledge about chemical dependency and abuse.
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Course Topics
General AOD Information on Colleges
Alcohol and "Alcohol and the Body"
Alcohol Dependence
Etiology of Alcohol Dependence
Medical Complications
The Behavior of Dependence
The Effects of Alcohol Problems on the Family
Evaluation and Treatment
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| ALCDA 231 |
Winter 2009 |
3925 |
Loren Hajduk |
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| ALCDA 231 |
Fall 2008 |
3922 |
Loren Hajduk |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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