Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
BHS130 19954-20045	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Chemical Dependency
Sociological, psychological and physiological aspects of chemical abuse. Consideration of a variety of treatment programs offered in community agencies. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
BHS130   19954-20045	Chemical Dependency

1.	Describe the major themes in history concerning chemical dependency and how they have perpetuated myths and stereotypes. (I, II)
2.	Identify major drugs of abuse by general category, their primary effects, associated complications with use, and key withdrawal symptoms. (III)
3.	Examine the medical model of chemical dependency, identifying the primary and secondary symptoms in each stage. (IV)
4.	Examine denial as it relates to chemical dependency. (V)
5.	Describe the relapse process and the factors that both increase and decrease the probability for relapse. (VI)
6.	Describe the family illness concept and the roles family members assume when dealing with a chemical dependency problem. (VII)
7.	Describe the purpose and effect of intervention. (VIII)
8.	Describe the steps, traditions and concepts of each of the self-help groups. (IX)
9.	Describe the levels of care and their eligibility criteria. (X)
10.	Analyze ethical issues facing the chemical dependency field. (XI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
BHS130   19954-20045	Chemical Dependency

I. Historical Overview of Alcohol and Other Drugs A. Major Themes B. Major Events C. Technology D. Legislation II. Myths and Stereotypes Related to Historical Themes A. Notion of "Good" and "Bad" Chemicals B. Drug Effects and Consequences C. Alcoholic Personality D. Images of Addicts/Alcoholics E. Blue/White Collar Drinks and Ladies' Drinks F. Treatment III. Licit and Illicit Drugs A. CNS Depressants 1. Primary Effects 2. Complications 3. Withdrawal B. CNS Stimulants (Sympathomimetics) 1. Primary Effects 2. Complications 3. Withdrawal C. Hallucinogens - Perceptual Distorters 1. Primary Effects 2. Complications 3. Withdrawal D. Inhalants 1. Primary Effects 2. Complications 3. Withdrawal E. Underground Chemistry 1. Primary Effects 2. Complications 3. Withdrawal IV. The Medical Model of Chemical Dependency A. The Disease Concept B. Number One Major Health Problem C. Effects on Major Life Spheres D. Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome E. Use of Disulfiram in Treatment V. Denial A. Definition B. Triggers of Denial C. Purposes of Denial D. Patterns of Denial Relating to Grief E. Counseling Techniques VI. Relapse Process A. Description B. Prevention and Treatment Planning C. Counseling Implications for the Client and Family D. Chronic Relapses VII. The Family Illness Concept A. Systems Theory B. Communication Patterns C. Roles and Characteristic Feelings VIII. Counseling Approaches A. Management of Illness Core Issues B. Psychological Core Issues C. Theoretical Approaches and Techniques D. Intervention Models E. Effects IX. Self-Help Groups A. Historical Overview B. Clinical Concepts C. Steps and Traditions D. Use and Abuse of Self-Help Groups X. Treatment A. Levels of Care B. Eligibility Criteria C. Treatment Goals for Levels of Care D. Appropriate Treatment Levels XI. Ethical Issues A. The Social Drinking or Social Marijuana Using Counselor B. The Non-Recovering Eating Disordered Counselor C. What to do with the Counselor Who Relapses D. Sexual Attraction to Clients E. Dating Co-Workers F. Keeping Census Up Through Inappropriate Admissions G. Tobacco Use and the Counselor H. Behaviors of Clients (e.g. Rape, Abuse, Pregnancy, AIDS)

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