East Carolina University
College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Studies
REHB 6703 – Introduction to Substance Abuse – 3 hrs, Spring 2009
Instructor:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Office:
Office Hours:
Class Day & Hours:
Class Location:
Paul J Toriello, RhD, CRC, CCS, LCAS
252-744-6297
toriellop@ecu.edu
4425L LAHN Building
By appointment
Mondays 2-5pm
HS Bldg Room 1305
Declarations:
This syllabus is subject to amendment over the course of the term. Any changes that are
necessitated will be carefully considered and announced in advance.
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Reasonable Accommodations:
East Carolina University seeks to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Students requesting accommodations based on a disability must be registered with the
Department for Disability Support Services located in Slay 138 (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).
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.
General CACREP Standards Addressed:
3g. Theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors, including strategies for
prevention, intervention, and treatment.
Addictions Counseling CACREP Standards Addressed:
FOUNDATIONS
A. Knowledge
1. Understands the history, philosophy, and trends in addiction counseling.
COUNSELING, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION
C. Knowledge
1. Knows the principles of addiction education, prevention, intervention, and consultation.
2. Knows the models of treatment, prevention, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing
care for addictive disorders and related problems.
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3. Recognizes the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the
treatment and recovery process.
5. Knows a variety of helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of substance use,
abuse, dependence, and addictive disorders.
6. Understands the principles and philosophies of addiction-related self-help programs.
7. Understands professional issues relevant to the practice of addiction counseling,
including recognition, reimbursement, and right to practice.
DIVERSITY AND ADVOCACY
E. Knowledge
1. Understands how living in a multicultural society affects clients with addictions.
2. Understands current literature that outlines theories, approaches, strategies, and
techniques shown to be effective when working with specific populations of clients with
addictions.
4. Understands effective strategies that support client advocacy and influence public policy
and government relations on local, state, and national levels to enhance equity, increase
funding, and promote programs that affect the practice of addiction counseling.
F. Skills and Practices
2. Advocates for policies, programs, and/or services that are equitable and responsive to the
unique needs of clients with addictions.
ASSESSMENT
G. Knowledge
1. Understands various models and approaches to clinical evaluation for addictive disorders
and their appropriate uses, including screening and assessment for addiction, diagnostic
interviews, mental status examination, symptom inventories, and psychoeducational and
personality assessments.
4. Understands basic classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly
prescribed psychopharmacological medications so that appropriate referrals can be made
for medication evaluations and so that the side effects of such medications can be
identified.
RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
I. Knowledge
1. Understands how to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of addiction
counseling.
2. Knows models of program evaluation for addiction counseling treatment and prevention
programs.
Course Objectives:
Each student should gain a basic understanding of:
1.
The major drugs of abuse including their categorization, effects, and abuse potential.
2.
A historical perspective of the various drugs of abuse and attempts at their regulation.
3.
Psychosocial motivations for drug use.
4.
Drug prevention approaches.
5.
Drug rehabilitation approaches.
6.
Controversial issues surrounding drug use and abuse.
7.
Personal values as they relate to drug use and abuse.
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Texts: Inaba, D. S., & Cohen, W. E. (2007). Uppers, downers, and all arounders (6th edition).
Medford, OR: CNS Publications.
Weil, A. (2004). The nature mind: A new way of looking at drugs and the higher consciousness.
Revised edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co.
Course Plan:
This course will be taught through lectures, discussions, small group activities, videos, and
assigned readings.
Course Requirements:
1.
Exams. There will be four non-cumulative exams. The exam format will be a mix of
matching, multiple choice, and true/false. The exam will cover lecture information as well as
assigned readings and projects. The exam will be provided on the Blackboard system. Details of
this exam process will be provided during the course. Make-up exams will only be provided in
extreme circumstances and will require proper documentation (e.g., Doctor’s excuse, etc.)
2.
12-Step Meeting Reaction Paper (20 points). Students must attend an “open” 12 Step
Meeting (i.e., AA, NA, or Al Anon) and hand in a two-page reaction paper. Grades on this
assignment that are turned in late will be reduced by a letter grade for every day that the
assignment is late. After four days late, the assignment will not be accepted.
3.
Book report (6-10 typed pages; 50 points) on The Natural Mind by Andrew Weil. After
reading Weil’s book, take three or more specific concepts 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. Inaba & Cohen 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).
Grading
90-100% of point total = A
80- 89% of point total = B
70- 79% of point total = C
60- 69% of point total = D
59% or less of point total = F
NOTE: Grades will not be rounded up or down. For example, a final point percentage of 89.9
will be considered a “B”.
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