CDC-103 Issues in Chemical Dependency

This course addresses concepts and issues that move beyond the chemicals themselves. This includes the impact of chemical use on families and workplaces, use by adolescents and the impact of gender, race and culture both on the use of chemicals and on treatment. Topics will include assessment tools, an introduction to the biopsychosocial evaluation and the diagnostic process including determination of level of care and the place of 12 step and other mutual aid support groups. Students will learn about brief assessment tools and how to use them. They will also learn about health and wellness regarding medical issues common to persons who abuse substances, such as HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis, STI’s (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and TB (Tuberculosis). The course will include the remaining three hours of education on tobacco to complete this OASAS requirement.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Social Science

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the broader impact of substance use disorders on families.
2. Explain the influence of gender, race, and culture on addiction and recovery.
3. Using information found in their research, students will create and present an educational session geared for a specific client group identified by the student

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CDC 103: Issues in Chemical Dependency

Department

Social Science

Course Description

This course addresses concepts and issues that move beyond the chemicals themselves. This includes the impact of chemical use on families and workplaces, use by adolescents and the impact of gender, race and culture both on the use of chemicals and on treatment. Topics will include assessment tools, an introduction to the biopsychosocial evaluation and the diagnostic process including determination of level of care and the place of 12 step and other mutual aid support groups. Students will learn about brief assessment tools and how to use them. They will also learn about health and wellness regarding medical issues common to persons who abuse substances, such as HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis, STI’s (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and TB (Tuberculosis). The course will include the remaining three hours of education on tobacco to complete this OASAS requirement.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

First Year Experience Course

Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the broader impact of substance use disorders on families.
2. Explain the influence of gender, race, and culture on addiction and recovery.
3. Using information found in their research, students will create and present an educational session geared for a specific client group identified by the student

Topic Outline

1. Impact on families
   1. Systems
   2. Treatment
   3. Family "roles"
   4. Fetal Alcohol spectrum disorder
2. Adolescents
   1. Brain development and the impact of substances
   2. Gaming
   3. Treatment
3. Special Populations
   1. College students
   2. Gender
   3. Culture
   4. Race
   5. LGBT
4. Treatment
   1. History
   2. Modalities
   3. Non-traditional treatment methods
5. Recovery
   1. History
   2. 12 step and mutual support groups
6. Relapse
   1. Causes and triggers
   2. Relapse prevention
   3. Post-Acute Withdrawal
   4. Life skills that support recovery
7. Substance use disorders and HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Infections.
8. Introduction models and biopsychosocial model