East Carolina University
School of Allied Health Science
Department of Rehabilitation Studies
REHB 2003 - 3 hrs.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
Lloyd Goodwin, Ph.D., LPC, CRC-MAC
Office: Belk Bldg. 312F
Phone: (252) 328-4428
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course deals with the major drugs of abuse and their historical, social and legal
impact on our society. Particular emphasis is placed on psychosocial motivations,
patterns of drug use, misuse and abuse, prevention and rehabilitation approaches.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Each student should gain a basic understanding of:
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The major drugs of abuse including their categorization, effects, and abuse
potential.
A historical perspective of the various drugs of abuse and attempts at their
regulation.
Psychosocial motivations for drug use.
Drug prevention approaches.
Drug rehabilitation approaches.
Controversial issues surrounding drug use and abuse.
Personal values as they relate to drug use and abuse.
COURSE PLAN
Lectures, discussion, videos, and assigned readings.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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The reading of the texts.
Attendance and participation in class discussions. Each student is to read the
assigned readings prior to class and be prepared to discuss them in class.
AA/NA reaction paper. Attend an open AA or NA meeting and provide your
reactions on the form provided. Paper is due no later than last class.
Extra Credit Option. Book report (6-10 typed pages) on The Natural Mind by
Andrew Weil. After reading Weil’s book, take three or more specific concepts
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presented by the author and relate it to: 1) your personal reactions. Do you agree
or disagree with Weil’s view? Give reasons why? and 2) what other drug experts
have written or said (e.g. Ray & Ksir text). Do they agree or disagree with Weil’s
views? Cite sources throughout your paper. Your last page of your paper should
provide four references. (Weil’s book and three other readings or sources). Paper
is due no later than the last class meeting.
EVALUATION/GRADES
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Two examinations. Each exam will be of equal weight.
Extra Credit paper on the Natural Mind will count as a third grade of equal value
to the two exams.
AA reaction paper. One letter grade off from one exam grade if not completed.
Attendance and participation in class discussions.
Incompletes. There will be no incompletes given for this course, unless you are
lying near death in a hospital bed on life support technology as a result of a car
wreck and have a note from the attending physician (or clergy). The above
exemption is invalid if you were DUI.
TEXTBOOKS
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Ray,O. & Ksir,C. (2004). Drugs, society, and human behavior (10th ed.).
Boston: WCB/Mcgraw-Hill.
Weil, A. (1998). The natural mind; A new way of looking at drugs and the
higher consciousness. Revised edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co.
SUGGESTED READINGS
Ladley, C. (Ed.) (Latest edition). Drugs, society and behavior (latest edition).
Guilford, Conn: The Dushkin Publishing Group., Inc. PA.
East Carolina University seeks to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Students requesting accommodations based on a covered disability must go to
the Dept. for Disability Support Services, located in Brewster A-114, to verify the
disability before any accommodations can occur. The telephone number is 252-3286799.
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Course Outline
Date
Readings
8-25-04
9-1
Ch. 1. Drugs Use – an Overview
Historical perspective
 Definitions
 Motivations for drug use/abuse
9-8
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9-15
3 Addictions: Theory and Treatment
 Views of addiction
 Assessment of addictive disorders
 Addiction treatment stages and approaches
9-22
4. Preventing Substance Abuse
 Goals and stages of prevention
 Prevention programs in the schools
 Peers, Parents, and the community
 Drugless alternatives concept
9-29
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10-6
10-13
Drug Use as a Social Problem
 Drugs & Youth, health care professionals, women & elderly
5 Drug Regulations
History of drug laws
Drug policy Issues (alcohol & drug prohibition pros and cons)
Economic aspects
Drugs & Crime
Drug legalization/harm reduction
Drug Testing
6/7 Pharmacology of Drug Action
Categories of Psychoactive Drugs
Factors influencing drug effects
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Methods of administration
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Drug actions
Mid-Term Exam (first half of class)
8 Stimulants (second half of class)
 Cocaine
 Amphetamines
(10-20 No class-Monday make-up day)
10-27
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Depressants and Inhalents
10 Psychotherapeutic Drugs
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11-3
11 & 12 Alcohol
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Effects
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Special populations
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Alcohol Abuse Problems (e.g., DUI, health problems, crime)
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Biopsychosocial Model
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Treatment of Alcohol Abusers
11-10
13
Tobacco (Nicotine)
 Historical perspective
 Economics of Tobacco
 Consequences of tobacco use
 Smoking cessation techniques
11-17
14
Caffeine
 Sources of caffeine
 Causes for concern
15
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs
 Stimulants, weight-control products, sedatives & sleep aids,
analgesics, cold & allergy products
16
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11-24 No Class
12-1
17
Opiates
Types (e.g. opium, heroin, methadone, designer drugs)
Effects
Narcotics abuse problems
Treatment of narcotic abuse
Hallucinogens
 Types of hallucinogens (e.g. LSD, Psilocybin, mescaline)
 Phencyclidine (PCP)
 Effects
 Uses and abuses
12-8
18
Marijuana and Hashish
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Psychological & Physical Effects
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Therapeutic Uses
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Marijuana Abuse Problems
Regulation Issues (prohibition, decriminalization & legalization)
19
Steroids and Other Drugs in Sports
12-13
Final exam Monday from 2-4 p.m.