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 Department:    HSERV

 Course #:    141

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    511508

 EPC:    424

 REV:    2021

 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. Identify signs and symptoms of chemical dependency.
2. Discuss theories of etiology.
3. Recognize signs and symptoms of recovery in the individual and family.
4. Identify elements of effective intervention and treatment as practiced in the state of Washington.
5. Discuss effects of chemical dependency on family and others.
6. Attend/discuss the 12-step recovery process and other models and processes of recovery.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Signs and symptoms of drug and behavioral addictions.
2. Etiology theories.
3. Signs and symptoms of recovery in the individual and family.
4. Elements of effective intervention and treatment as practiced in the state of Washington.
5. Effects of addiction on family and others.
6. Twelve-step recovery and other models and processes of recovery.