CDC-102 Concepts of Chemical Dependency
This course will study the nature of chemicals of abuse and their impact on the individual and society. This will include the major classes of drugs, their impact on the brain and body, why people use and how they become addicted. Topics covered in this class, in addition to those mentioned, will include laws regarding chemical use, toxicology, drug screening and its implication, limitations and reporting. One of the four hours of tobacco education required by OASAS is included in the course material.
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Course Outline
Course Description
This course will study the nature of chemicals of abuse and their impact on the individual and society. This will include the major classes of drugs, their impact on the brain and body, why people use and how they become addicted. Topics covered in this class, in addition to those mentioned, will include laws regarding chemical use, toxicology, drug screening and its implication, limitations and reporting. One of the four hours of tobacco education required by OASAS is included in the course material.
Credit Hours
3First Year Experience Course
Yes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain the impact of drugs of abuse on the body and brain.
- Identify and acknowledge their beliefs about addicts and addiction.
- Explain the concept of self-help and its place in the recovery process.
- Locate reliable sources on a topic related to addiction.
Topic Outline
- Overview
- Who uses?
- Why do people use?
- Substances use as a social problem
- Cost to society
- Deaths
- Current issues
- Regulation and laws
- FDA
- Drug testing and Toxicology
- Substance of Abuse
- Pharmacology
- Effects on the body and brain
- Tobacco
- Four hours relating to tobacco use disorder, pharmacology, assessment, and treatment
- OTC/dietary supplements
- Use and abuse
- The connection between trauma and substance use disorders