Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Course

DAAC-1391-001 Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling

Prerequisites

Course Description

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Evans: Dual Diagnosis, 2nd Edition, Guilford Press
 

Suggested:  DSM-IV-TR

Supplies

Paper, pens, pencils, access to a computer with reliable internet access and printer.

Student Performance

By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 70% competency level based on the completion of two tests and a final exam.

1. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary alcoholism
2. System failure for dual diagnosis
3. Comparison of the recovery and the mental health models
4. Assessment of chemical dependency
5. DSM-IV – TR
6. Mental health status exam
7. Psychotic and cognitive disorders
8. Affective and anxiety disorders
9. Antisocial and borderline personality disorders
10. Adolescent dual diagnosis
 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Grading Criteria

A grade in the lecture course will be determined by the results in four areas: 1) two tests (50%), 2) class participation (35%) 3) final exam (15%).

A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = below 60

The last day to withdraw or to drop a class/change from credit to audit is November 16, 2011.

Please feel free to discuss any concerns you may have with your progress in this course with the instructor.

Attendance

Regular attendance in essential to the successful completion of the course. IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP A COURSE OR WITHDRAW FROM COLLEGE. Your instructor can not do this for you. Failure to do so will result in the student receiving a performace grade, usually a grade of "F".

Calendar

Additional Information

This course will provide information to the student which will assist the individual in building a knowledge base on the following topics:

1. A biopsychosocial model of adolescent substance abuse.
2. A social leaning theory of adolescent substance abuse.
3. Intergenerational alcoholism.
4. Assessment of adolescent substance abuse.
5. Group psychotherapy with adolescents.
6. Related problems to adolescent substance abuse inclusive of suicides, incest, gangs, STDs, steroids, tobacco, eating disorders, and pregnant adolescents.