ACD 140 - Introduction to Addiction Studies

5.0 Credits
Introduction to misuse of and addiction to psychoactive drugs. Includes history, theories, current research and treatment practices, and the nature of successful recovery as well as prevention concepts. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 100 with a 2.0 or higher or placement in ENGL& 101.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate ability to access and explore research based information regarding the incidence and major demographic prevalence of substance misuse. [REASON]
Demonstrate ability to accurately apply addiction terminology and conceptual theories and current professional practices. [REASON]
Describe scientific and theoretical basis of addiction models from medicine, psychology, sociology, and other disciplines. [REASON]
Explain the general history of licit and illicit drug use in the United States. [REASON]
Identify drugs from three major classifications and describe the impact on human brain and behavior including psychological, social, and health effects. [REASON]
Distinguish and describe the potential continuum of drug use, and differentiate drug dependency with the seven diagnostic criteria for this diagnosis. [REASON]
Provide written description of the nature and general structure of treatment, and the concept of recovery from addiction as a disorder. [REASON]
Summarize general nature of prevention activity and key assessment components. [REASON]
Research effects of chronic substance use on consumers, significant others, and communities within political and cultural context as well as the impact of systems on drug taking activity and recovery. [REASON]