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SWK 106
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Title: | Intro to Alcohol & Drugs |
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Long Title: | Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs |
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Course Description: | Acquaints the beginning student with various issues related to the field of working with substance and alcohol abuse. This course will also introduce the student to the knowledge base, values, ethics, intervention skills and the diverse population groups served by social workers. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Status Notes: | Replaces SSE141. |
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Course Notes: | 45 contact hours. Added Description, Competencies and |
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Origin Notes: | PPCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
A. Expand the students¿ knowledge base regarding the classification of substances and the physiological impact of substance use.
B. Examine the attitudes and belief systems which encourage substance use and behaviors.
C. Discuss the historical views and models of addiction and how these have changed over time.
D. Explore the issues of assessment, diagnosis and intervention strategies related to substance using populations.
E. Stimulate thinking regarding family patterns, themes and characteristics which can impact the addicted individual.
F. Explore the topic of relapse prevention and policy issues related to prevention.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Social Work Roles in Prevention / Treatment
A. The Importance of Generalist Training
B. Philosophical Orientation
C. Attitudes and Belief Systems
D. The Helping Professional
E. Professional Boundaries / Limitations
II. Drug Classification
A. Central Nervous System Depressants
B. Central Nervous System Stimulants
C. Opioids
D. Hallucinogens
E. Cannibinols
F. Drug Effects, Routes of Administration
G. Tolerance, Overdose and Withdrawal
III. Models of Substance / Alcohol Addiction
A. The Moral Model
B. The Medical Model
C. The Disease Concept of Addiction
1. Advantages / Disadvantages of the Disease Concept
D. The Biophysical Model
IV. Culturally / Ethnically Diverse Groups
A. The Impact of Cultural Values
B. Historical and Current Research Information
C. Patterns and Prevalence of AOD use
D. Sociocultural Factors
E. Physiological Risk Factors
F. Psychological Risk Factors
V. Addiction Assessment and Diagnosis
A. Definitions of Addiction
1. Use
2. Abuse
3. Dependence
B. The Psychological History
C. The Importance of the Psychosocial History
D. DSM-IV Diagnosis and Criteria
E. Self ¿ Report Inventories
1. Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST)
2. Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI-3)
VI. Intervention Effectiveness
A. Common Definitions of Intervention
B. The Johnson Model
C. Intervention Effectiveness
D. Cooercive Treatment
E. Motivational Interviewing Techniques
F. The Impact of Resistance and Ambivalence
VII. Treatment Strategies
A. Various Approaches to Treatment
B. Pharmacological procedures
1. Detoxification
2. Antabuse
3. Methadone Therapy
C. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
D. Motivational Enhancement Therapy
E. The Minnesota Model Philosophy
F. Treatment Planning Issues
1. Short Term / Long Term Goals
2. Strategies and Objectives
VIII. Support / Self Help Support Approaches
A. The Alcoholics Anonymous History
B. The AA Approach
C. The Twelve Steps / Twelve Traditions
D. The AA Meeting Structure
E. 12 Step Group Research Information
F. Misconceptions about the 12 Step Process
IX. Family Roles, Structure and Themes
A. Addictions and the Family System
1. Family Subsystems
2. Family Boundaries
B. Family Roles
C. The Family Themes
D. Treating Addiction within the Family
X Characteristics and Criticisms of Codependency
A. The Definition of Codependency
B. Characteristics
1. Enabling
2. Denial and Minimization
C. Criticisms of the Codependency Concept
D. Codependency Assessment and Treatment
XI. Relapse Prevention Issues
A. Definitions of Relapse versus a Slip
B. The Cognitive ¿ Social Learning Model
C. High Risk Assessment
D. Support System Development
E. Lifestyle Changes / Modification
1. Self Care
2. Focusing Leisure Time
3. Improving Communication Skills
XII. High Risk Populations, HIV and AIDS
A. The history of HIV / AIDS
B. The HIV Virus
C. Testing and Diagnosis of AIDS
1. Signs and Symptoms
2. AIDS Delirium / Dementia Complex
D. HIV Transmission
E. Populations at High Risk
F. The Emotional Impact of HIV
G. Treatment Issues
1. The Costs of Treatment
2. Needle Exchange Programs
XIII. Various Forms of Addiction
A. Broadening our Views of Addiction
B. Theoretical Paradigms
C. Social Learning / Compulsive Behaviors
D. Food Addiction
1. Eating Disorders / Chronic Obesity
2. Bulimia / Anorexia Nervosa
E. Gambling Addictions
F. Addiction to Sex / Love
G. The Workaholic
1. Phases of Workaholism
XIV. Prevention Efforts and Resources
A. The Importance of Prevention Efforts
B. Policy Issues and Prevention Programs
C. Gateway Drugs
D. The Focus on Substance Supply / Demand
E. Legalization
XV. Ethical Issues and Confidentiality
A. Confidentiality in AOD Treatment
B. 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2 (42 CFR)
C. The General Guidelines
D. Written Consent Issues
E. Exceptions to Confidentiality
F. Ethics in Addiction Treatment
1. Scope of Practice
2. Managed Care Issues
3. Client Welfare
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