This Introductory course examines the history of alcohol and other mood-altering drugs in the US; the myths and stereotypes associated with alcohol drug use; socio-cultural factors that contribute to the use of alcohol and drugs; and the patterns and progression of chemical dependency. Specifically, the course explores:
• Cultural and lifestyle considerations: norms and differences; issues specific to special populations (e.g. ethnic minorities, women, youth, elderly, LGBTQI, physically disabled or impaired): the nature of the extent of alcoholism/drug dependency problems among target populations
• DSMV Overview
• ASAM Criteria
• Human behavior: theories of personality and human development; emotional states (e.g., dependency, resentment, guilt); theories of human needs and motivation; denial process, stages of change, Johari Window
• Family dynamics: recognition of family roles; modalities of treatment; communication issues; role-play
• Treatment and recovery approaches: treatment and recovery modalities; co-occurring disorders (e.g., psychiatric, psychosocial, clinical); Alcoholics Anonymous (and other support groups); Aversion Therapy; medical modalities; behavioral modification, social models, drinking driver programs, etc.
• Program planning and client education: goals and objectives; program policies and procedures; program strengths and limitations; service delivery planning, client education and lecture s Week Module
• Recognize typical management, treatment problems and dilemmas faced by professionals attempting to help clients with co-occurring disorders and identify and employ strategies for resolving these problems and dilemmas.
• Two treatment approaches traditionally utilized for mental health problems
• Two treatment approaches traditionally utilized for substance use disorders; Describe the treatment needs of clients who have a substance dependence disorder and describe at least three psychiatric diagnoses
• Explain the need for integrated treatment services for dually diagnosed individuals; symptoms of a "behavioral addiction".
• Describe the relationships among trauma, substance use disorders, and psychiatric disorders.
• Vocabulary Associated With This Module.