ACD 140 - Survey of Alcohol and Chemical Dependency

Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
Introduces the use, misuse and addiction to all psychoactive drugs. Covers history, theories and current practices/treatment; and nature of successful addiction recovery.

Course Objectives
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, sociological perspectives, 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]