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3.00 Credits
This course will develop an understanding of the effects of alcohol and drugs on the human body—especially the operation of the central nervous system, and how the body processes and metabolizes alcohol and drugs. Psychological, physiological and sociological effects of mood altering substances and behaviors and their implications for the addiction process are presented. Emphasis is placed on the pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross-addiction, and drug interaction. Prerequisite: Math/Science Elective
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Provides students with an understanding of cooccurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders and their impact on the individual, family, and community. Includes an integrated approach to address the issues accompanying the illness.
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Examines procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual’s strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs which will be used in the development of a treatment plan. Prepares the student to appropriately explain assessment results and individual rights to clients. Develops knowledge regarding fundamental statistical and assessment concepts, and provides training in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of assessment instruments commonly used in the field of addiction counseling.
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An introduction to the theoretical base of major treatment modalities including Reality therapy, psycho-dynamic therapy, client-centered therapy, Rational-Emotive Therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches (life skills training, behavior modification), and experiential therapies as they relate to detoxification, residential, outpatient, and extended treatment settings.
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3.00 Credits
Facilitates development of basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Includes the utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramifications; examination of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making. Basic human defense mechanisms are presented, and appropriate applications of selected counseling approaches are emphasized. Prerequisite: DAAC 1311
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3.00 Credits
Causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community, and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding intervention, treatment, education, and prevention are reviewed. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented. Drug terminology, characteristics, effects and categories will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Topics address recently identied current events, skills, knowledge, and /or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
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