Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY

COURSE SYLLABUS

PSY 525 – Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis – 1 credit

Summer 2008

Tuesdays – 4:00pm – 6:30pm – EP 050

Instructor: Kent B. Provost, MA/LPC/NCC/MACCredits:1

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Office: EP-212

Phone:541-944-2424Office Hours: M – 5:00pm-5:50pm, T – 3:00pm-3:50pm

Catalog Description: Acquaints students with concepts of chemical dependence and co-occurring disorders as a disease that impacts the entire family system and functioning, the community, as well as the individual. The course will explore the developmental model of addiction, theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors including strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment.

Course Objectives: The student(s) will:

1) gain basic knowledge of drug and alcohol use, abuse, and dependency;

2) understand the physiological effects of the major drug classification;

3) identify the physiological effects of alcohol;

4) gain basic knowledge of the different models of understanding of abuse and addiction;

5) become familiar with the different treatment modalities of abuse and dependency;

6) gain knowledge of the emotional, social, occupational, and spiritual effects of alcohol and drug abuse and dependency;

7) evaluate the impact of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction on the family;

8) be able to screen for potential problems and identify the need for a referral; and

9) understand how age, race, ethnicity, religion, spirituality, national origin, sexual orientation and belief systems impact the use of drugs/alcohol.

10) identify legal and ethical issues related to drug and alcohol counseling;

11) become familiar with licensure related to drug and alcohol counseling.

Course Content Areas:

I.General Principles of Substance

1. Introduction and History (C.1.)
2. Drug Classifications (II.K.7.h.)
3. Types of Addiction (C.1.4.)
4. Stages and Levels of Drug Use (II.K.3.c., II.K.7.h., C.4.)

II.Theoretical Foundation

1. Theoretical Model (II.K.3.c., II.K.7.h.)
2. Assessment (II.K.3.c., II.K.5.b., II.K.7.h., C.1.3.)
3. Diagnosis (II.K.3.c., II.K.5.b., II.K.7.h., C.1.3.)
4. Progression (II.K.3.c., II.K.7.h., C.4.)
5. Prevention (II.K.3.d., C.1.2.9.)

III.Treatment

1. Levels of Treatment and Treatment Modalities (B.3.)
2. Treatment Related Issues (C.1.)
3. Therapy Approaches and Techniques (C.1.3.)
4. Diversity/Multicultural Issues (II.K.2.a.c., II.K.7.f.)

IV.Legal and Ethical Issues (II.K.&.i.)

V.Certification and Licensure (II.K.1.e.)

Required Text:

Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2008). Foundations of addictions counseling.Boston MA: Pearson Education Inc/Allyn and Bacon Publishers.

Method of Instruction: The format of the class may consist of lectures, videos, small group and dyad discussions and projects, and experiential activities.

Student Evaluations: All graduate students are to actively participate in all class discussions and activities. Assignments are to be completed by the sated due date and turned in at the onset of class, unless otherwise specified by the course instructor.

Student rights and Responsibilities: Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with Academic Policies and Procedures; Alcohol, Drug, Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policies, and Student Rights and Responsibilities described in the Class Schedule Booklet of SOU.

It is the policy of Southern Oregon University that discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, or disability shall be prohibited. Neither will the University tolerate sexual misconduct or sexual harassment by students, faculty, or staff. If you feel the University policies regarding affirmative action or sexual misconduct have been violated, you are encouraged to contact the Dean of Student Affairs Office, 552-6221.

“IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT BECAUSE OF A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY (WHETHER IT BE PSYCHIATRIC, LEARNING, MOBILITY, HEALTH-RELATED, OR SENSORY) YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ACADEMIC ACCOMMONDATIONS THROUGH DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS. CONTACT MARGARET DIBB, DIRECTOR, DSS, AT 552-6213, OR SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT IN PERSON AT THE ACCESS CENTER, STEVENSON UNION, LOWER LEVEL.”

Policy on attending class: It is important that you are on time for every class because each class is vital to your understanding and application of the counseling process. You are expected to read every assignment prior to class and to be prepared to participate in class discussions. Your assignments MUST be submitted either in class or electronically by midnight on the assigned due date. After this time, Point deductions will be applied for each day the assignment is late.

Course Grades:

Personal Reflection Papers (2 x 10 pts)20

Group Assignments (2 x 10 pts)20

Special Project20

Community Emersion Report 40

Total100

A = 92%B = 82%C = 72%D = 62%

A- = 90%B- = 80%C- = 70%D- = 60%

B+ = 88%C+= 78%D+ = 68%F = < 60

PERSONAL REFLECTION PAPERS (2x10=20 POINTS)

There will be two, ten point writing exercises during the course of the term related to various subject matters covered. These are to be a minimum of two (2) pages (see paper format template in Blackboard under Course Documents). Some of these exercises may address personal matters related to your own development. These will be kept confidential, unless you write something I consider harmful to yourself or another person. If you refer to another person in your paper, be sure to keep this person’s identity confidential (use a fictitious name). These papers will also include a paragraph or two of how you are “doing with your special project.”

GROUP ASSIGNMENTS (2x10=20 POINTS)

Attendance is a vital part of this course, missing one class is equivalent to missing 1/4th of the entire course. Learning from each other is also important and students will be given two, ten point,self-learning activities to share in their selected small groups. A brief synopsis and/or outline of the selected chapter will be due through Blackboard by Midnight on the prior day before the next class (this will be discussed further in class).

SPECIAL PROJECT (20 POINTS)

Students will be given an opportunity to self-select a special three week personal challenge. This personal challenge will be to either “quit” something during the duration of this class. At the end of this time-period, students will write a minimum two(2) page reflection paper of this personal challenge(see paper format template in Blackboard under Course Documents.) This completed project and paper is Due by Tuesday, 7/21/08.

COMMUNITY EMERSION REPORT (40 POINTS)

Students will be required to take part in one professional development experience outside of class. A paper documenting this experience will be submitted, minimum four (4) written pages,including their reactions. Examples of differing experiences include: visiting a minimum of one open 12-step meetings, visiting a drug and alcohol treatment facility – including sitting in at least one process groups (with permission by the facility’s staff), attending a continuing education seminar related to chemical dependency, or interviewing a counselor specializing in drug and alcohol treatment. Feel free to be creative, just confirm with me what you plan to do your project for pre-approval. Students will be graded on verification of their activity and thoroughness of the written report (see attached rubric for grading). APA format is required (including a title page, main written section and reference pages). This Final Project will be due through Blackboard by Midnight, Thursday, 7/31/08.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

(Subject to change)

1. Group Work (1)
2. Special Project
3. Comm Emer Rpt

1. Reflection Paper (1)
2. Group Work(2)

1. Reflection Paper (2)

1. Special Project Paper – Due 7/21
2. Comm Emer Rpt – Due 7/31

Please Note:“Bolded/underlined” chapters are required readings;“Italicized” chapters are group-shared readings. All handouts are to be reviewed prior to the next class. More will be discussed in class.

Appendix

Community Emersion Report

Class Paper Grading Rubric