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 Department:    HSERV

 Course #:    141

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    511501

 EPC:    437

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Social, psychological, and physiological aspects of drug abuse and addictive disorders. Introduction to drug use behaviors and their impact on contemporary society. Foundational course for those who desire more knowledge regarding psychoactive drugs, drug-use behavior and the treatment systems currently available to assist those with drug related problems. Required course for both Human Services degrees (including fast track students).

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Chart the continuum of psychoactive substance use, abuse and addiction as identified by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
2. Compare and contrast relapse and recovery.
3. Compare and contrast drug use prevention programs and drug use intervention programs in Washington State.
4. Describe the network of residential treatment options available for psychoactive substance abusers in the state of Washington.
5. Describe the detoxification and outpatient treatment options available within their own community for psycho-active substance abusers.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. The continuum of psychoactive substance use, abuse and addiction as identified by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
2. Relapse and recovery
3. Drug use prevention programs and drug use intervention programs in Washington State.
4. The network of residential treatment options available for psychoactive substance abusers in the state of Washington.
5. Detoxification and outpatient treatment options available within their own community for psycho-active substance abusers.