CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS ADDN 1020 H1 FOUNDATIONS of SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELING I Semester/Year: Fall 2016 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Class Time: HYBRID Format 4-6:30 pm Face to Face Lecture with simultaneous live on line WIZIQ broadcast; and/or recorded for later viewing Days: M ADDN 1020 H1 T PSYC 2210 Drugs/Behavior W PSYC 2050 Theories TH ADDN 1520Trauma Room: LH 167; live on Moodle simultaneous broadcast Instructor s Name: Diana Quealy-Berge, PhD WY LAT/LPC Instructor's Contact Information: Office Phone: 307.268.2590 Email: dquealyberge@caspercollege.edu Office Hours: LH 194 - M, T, W, TH 3-350; M, T 7-750 pm; and by appointment Course Description: (3L)(3CR) The history of addictive disorders along with the contexts in which prevention and treatment evolved, provide a foundation for understanding the present conditions in the profession, and the framework for understanding future evolution. This includes the knowledge of how the profession developed from various non-professional experiences, how other disciplines succeeded or failed in dealing with addictive disorder, as well as the social and political forces that impacted upon service delivery. Statement of Prerequisites: none Goal: This course is intended to provide learning opportunities that will help shape therapeutic attitudes and provide foundational knowledge regarding the chronic disease of Substance Use Disorders for students planning to enter helping professions; support the Casper College General Educational Outcomes and National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission [NASAC] Accreditation Standards. Casper College General Education Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication 2. Use the scientific method 3. Solve problems using critical thinking and creativity 4. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures and historical perspectives Page 1 of 10
5. Appreciate aesthetic and creative activities 6. Use appropriate technology and information to conduct research 7. Describe the value of personal, civic, and social responsibilities 8. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data. National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission [NASAC] Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate ability to identify and assimilate current science and research related to Addictive Disorders, i.e.. Substance Use Disorders. 2. Demonstrate understanding of evidence based prevention and / or treatment techniques. 3. Engage in quality clinical supervision. 4. Participate in education and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and diverse populations. 5. Prepare for the workplace by participating in academic preparation for credentials needed for employment. 6. Participate and demonstrate understanding of 12 step and other self-help groups in the recovery process. 7. Demonstrate understanding of Substance Use Disorders, as well as Co-occurring Disorders and Non Chemical / Behavioral / Process addictions. ADDN 1020 Foundations of Substance Use Disorders Counseling I Course Objectives are based upon the NASAC Minimum Associate Specifications for the following NASAC Accreditation Standards. NASAC Standard 1: History Demonstrate Understanding of : a. Historical and cross cultural addictive disorders. b. Historical roots of the prevention and treatment profession. c. The evolution of the profession from the para professional workers to the current degreed workers. d. Historical and current legislation impacting upon the delivery of addiction services both nationally and at the state level. e. How public and personal attitudes influence personal behavior, public policy and legislation to Addiction Disorders / Substance use Disorders. NASAC Standard 3: Health and Social Service Systems a. Develop the knowledge of the local health and social services delivery systems [especially the addiction and prevention systems, educational systems, criminal justice systems, and related professionals to better provide comprehensive services to clients/patients. b. Demonstrate understanding of the legal requirements and professional attitudes regarding these systems, and the skills to accept, and make appropriate referrals for providing quality prevention and treatment services. NASAC Standard 11: Personal Growth a. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement a personal growth plan for themselves that transcends their professional life. b. Students will develop awareness of their own values, personalities, reaction patterns, life styles, professional balance, interpersonal styles and limitations. NASAC Standard 12: Healthy Drug Use 1. Students will demonstrate understanding of the difference between: Page 2 of 10
a. Healthy and unhealthy drug use. b. Drug use, misuse and dependency. c. Prescribed medications and self-medication activities. d. Proper use of legitimately prescribed medications for specific diagnoses, including both physical and mental health problems. e. Official 12 Step policy on the use of legitimately prescribed medications. f. Healthy decision making about over the counter medications, herbal remedies, and folk remedies. NASAC Standard 13: Critical Thinking 1. Demonstrate understanding of the principals associated with critical thinking. 2. Identify shortcomings in standardized [one size fits all] approaches to prevention and treatment. Methodology: Instruction includes: face to face and on line lecture, lab, demonstration, coop, online, video, tele-course, hybrid instruction, learning community, class, and experiential learning opportunities. Your feedback is valuable as the instructor uses course evaluations in determining course methodology. Evaluation Criteria: Assigned Reading forums and = 320 points possible Personal Wellness Plan = 50 points possible Professional Development Plan = 50 points possible Mid Term Exam = 100 points possible Final Exam = 100 points possible Abstinence Project total possible points = 500 points 1. Self-Assessment = 50 points possible 2. Mind Maps and formal written response = 50 points 3. Weekly forum and discussion posts = 400 Abstinence Project Rationale Shortly, after a person enters Substance Abuse/Dependence Treatment they are told due to the chronic nature of this illness complete abstinence from all mood altering substances is required. I believe it is important for those learning about Substance Abuse/Dependence, as well as for those planning to work in the Addictions Field, to understand what complete abstinence truly means. Professionals working in the Addictions Field enter from many different doors. Some professionals are in recovery themselves, living a life of total abstinence as part of their recovery. Others enter through educational and professional training without any history of substance use or dependence. The purpose of this assignment is to give all students the opportunity to experience complete abstinence for the semester. While this in no way compares to the life experience of those whose life and recovery depend on complete abstinence it does give the willing student a similar experience. Project Requirements Page 3 of 10
Step 1 - Complete Mind Maps exploring your relationship with the following substances: o Refined sugars o Caffeine o Nicotine o Alcohol o Marijuana and Spice o Other Illegal Drugs o Over the Counter Drugs (OTCs) o Prescription Drugs Step 2 Complete the substance use history and write a brief reaction to what you learned about yourself. Step 3 Consult with a medical professional regarding physical complications you may experience from the detoxification process, any health concerns you experience, all over the counter medications and prescribed medications you currently ingest. Casper College Student Health will consult with you if you have concerns. Step 4- Identify what stage of change you believe yourself to be experiencing. Discuss the stages of change and where you are on Moodle Forum as designated. Step 5 - Starting at 0100 Sunday 28 August 2016 begin abstaining from all of the following substances and maintain a daily log detailing your progress. In the event relapse occurs include in your log the amount of the substance ingested in milligrams, time and frequency. This log is for your information to track your progress with the project. Your postings in the appropriate forums and your reactions will be submitted weekly documenting your progress. Late submissions will reflect lower points. Time Line for Abstinence Project (All assignments are submitted through Moodle) Aug 22-26 2016 Introduction and Mind Mapping Aug 22-26 2016 Self-Assessment, and base line starting point Aug 28 Dec 15 2016 Maintain Abstinence Substances included in the abstinence project are: o Refined Sugars o Caffeine o Nicotine o Alcohol o Marijuana and Spice o Other Illegal Drugs o Over the Counter Drugs (OTCs) [May be Taken as recommended by a health care/medical professional. No self-medicating is allowed.] o Prescription Drugs [ARE to be taken as prescribed by your medical professional. No self-medicating is allowed.] Page 4 of 10
Whether or not you are currently using any of the defined substances, you must abstain from all the listed substances! This project is based upon HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. Casper College may collect samples of student work demonstrating achievement of the above outcomes. Any personally identifying information will be removed from student work. Required Text, Readings, and Materials: Internet Access. Casper College labs are available for students without computers or reliable internet access. Familiar and able to use Moodle4Me learning platform. If you have concerns about using Moodle come see the instructor immediately Red Road to Wellbriety: In the Native American Way Edition: N/A Narcotics Anonymous Edition: 6th Alcoholics Anonymous Edition: 4 th by Inaba and Cohen Recommended / Suggested Reading The Accidental Truth: What my Mother s Murder Investation Taught me about Life by Lauri Taylor. Lauri Taylor was just your average suburban PTA mom and marketing exec. Then tragedy struck. When her mother is found dead in Mexico, Lauri finds herself embarking on a journey to uncover the identity of her mother s murderer but what she finds isn t what she was expecting. With the help of famed FBI profiler Candice DeLong, Lauri works to unearth the secrets buried in her mother s death. Key evidence comes to light and a shocking revelation unfolds. Lauri Taylor s memoir The Accidental Truth: What My Mother s Murder Investigation Taught Me about Life is a profound narrative of true crime, family bonds, and the grief of sudden death. Achingly intimate, The Accidental Truth chronicles Lauri s personal journey as she empowers herself with truth, finds the courage and compassion to forgive herself and her mother, and eventually learns to let go. Key note Speaker for the Sept 2016 Suicide Prevention Conference and Guest speaker at Casper College Sept 27 at 6 pm in Dorbos Lounge. Alcohol Problems in Native America: The Truth about the Lie by Don Coyhis and Wm White. Class Policies: 1. Late assignments not accepted without prior approval from the instructor. Late assignments will only be accepted for college excused absences and major emergencies. 2. Missed examinations: If you need to miss an examination, you need to contact the instructor BEFORE the day of the examination. Unexcused examinations cannot be made-up and students will receive a zero for the exam. 3. Respect your peers (and the instructor) and do not be disruptive during class. Perpetual disruptive behavior may result in you being asked to leave the class and administratively removed from the course. Page 5 of 10
4. The use of tobacco products, including vapor cigarettes are not permitted in class. Please remove all smokeless tobacco before class. Using tobacco products in class will result in you being asked to leave class. 5. You are responsible for all the assigned readings. All assigned readings are testable. While many of the topics from the book will be covered in class, not all concepts from the readings will be discussed. 6. Attending and participating in face to face and on line class is expected from all students. The research shows there is a strong relationship between students attending class and grade performance. While attendance will not be part of the final grade, there may be ideas presented in class that will show up on exams and only those who attended class will know these concepts. Further, attendance will be taken in each class period. If you will be absent, please let me know ahead of time and I will work with you to cover the material in the missed class period. Please also let me know if you missed class due to an emergency or illness. DEFINE HYBRID INSTRUCTION: Students are expected to participate in lectures weekly either in the face to face session which is simultaneously broadcast on line through Moodle or by viewing the recording within 5 days of the posted recording. Full participation requires listening the lecture in one of the three methods and follow up discussion in the appropriate discussion/forum on Moodle each week. 7. Engage with the material, class,, and assignments! Research also shows that students who exert more psychological and emotional energy towards academics have higher satisfaction and grades in college. Plus, it makes class a lot more fun for all of us! 8. Refer to the Casper College Academic Calendar and Handbook for specific dates regarding Withdrawing from class. 9. Please come see me during my office hours, or schedule a time to meet if you are having any Difficulty with this course. It is my job to help you succeed! 10. The content in this course can be sensitive in nature. If you are having difficulties or need support, please let me know and also contact the Counseling Center at 268-2267 or go to the Strausner Student Center in Room 221. Student Rights and Responsibilities: Please refer to the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code for information concerning your rights and responsibilities as a Casper College Student. Chain of Command: If you have any problems with this class, you should first contact the instructor to attempt to solve the problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution offered by the instructor, you should then take the matter through the appropriate chain of command starting with the Department Head/Program Director, the Dean, and lastly the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Academic Code Violations: (Cheating and Plagiarism) Casper College demands academic honesty. Academic code violations focus on academic dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, buying, selling, or stealing exams; substituting for another person, collusion when collaboration is not approved; knowingly furnishing false information; and copyright violations. Page 6 of 10
Violations of the college's academic code can result in a range of negative consequences from failing a graded assignment to expulsion from the college. See the Student Code of Conduct for more information on this topic. Official Means of Communication: Casper College faculty and staff will employ the student's assigned Casper College email account as a primary method of communication. Students are responsible to check their account regularly. This is also, where you will find course evaluation links during course evaluation periods. ADA Accommodations Policy: If you need academic accommodations because of a disability, please inform me as soon as possible. See me privately after class, or during my office hours. To request academic accommodations, students must first consult with the college s Disability Services Counselor located in the Gateway Building, Room 344, (307) 268-2557, bheuer@caspercollege.edu. The Disability Services Counselor is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting accommodations, determining eligibility for accommodations, and helping students request and use appropriate accommodations. Harassment and discrimination: Casper College seeks to provide an environment that is free of bias, discrimination and harassment. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment/gender or sex discrimination/sexual misconduct/assault, we encourage you to report this. If you report this to an employee, she or he must notify our college's Title IX Coordinator, Linda Toohey, Associate Vice President for Student Services, 125 College Drive, GW 412, Casper, WY 82601; (307) 268-2667; linda.toohey@caspercollege.edu about the basic facts of the incident. Employee concerns should be directed to the Human Resources Director. For more information about your options, please go to: caspercollege.edu/nondiscrimination Page 7 of 10
CALENDAR AND EVENTS Aug 22 2016 4 650 pm Introduction to Course and First Lecture LH 168; Moodle Wiz IQ Aug 24 2016 5-9 pm Fund raiser for the 12 24 Club at Five Guys Community Night. 20% of your purchase on this night will be donated to the 12 24 Club. Aug 29 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 2 RECOVERY MONTH Sept 5 2016 Casper College Closed no class Sept 10 2016 Recovery Rocks Washington Park Live Music, Free Food and Fun. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Sept 12 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 3 Sept 17 2016 Suicide Prevention Walk Sept 19 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 4 Sept 26 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 5 Sept 27 2016 Lauri Taylor Guest Speaker at Casper College Dornbos Lounge 6 pm open to the students, staff, faculty and public. Sept 28-29 2016 Suicide Prevention Conference Sept 30 2016 Recovery Rally [fund raiser for the 12 24 Club and 50 50 raffle] Oct 3 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 6 Oct 5-8 2016 Wyoming Counseling Association and Wyoming Social Workers Joint Conference Oct 10 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 7 Oct 17 18 2016 Casper College Closed Oct 24 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 8 Oct 31 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 9 Nov 7 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 10 Nov 14 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 11 Nov 21 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 12 Nov 28 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 13 Dec 5 2016 4-650 pm Lecture 14 Dec 12 2016 Final Exam Page 8 of 10
Schedule indicating course content: Week Assigned Reading Deliverables Instructions are found in Moodle 1 Alcoholics Anonymous xi-xxxii Narcotics Anonymous Preface- Introduction Red Road to Wellbriety pf a-l Chapter 1 Self-Assessment. Format is on Moodle Provide a 3 paragraph written summary and evaluation in the appropriate Moodle. I do not want to see the actual history. That information is personal and private. 2 Alcoholics Anonymous pg1-16 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 3-8 Red Road to Wellbriety1-8 Chapter 2 3 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 17-29 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 9-16 Red Road to Wellbriety 9-23 Chapter 3 4 Alcoholics Anonymous pg30-39 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 17-30 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 24-30 Uppers Downers and all Arounders Chapter 4 5 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 40-47 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 31-40 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 31-40 Chapter 5 6 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 48-60 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 41-50 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 41-50 chapter 6 7 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 67-70 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 51-60 Red Road to Wellbriety 51-60 Chapter 7 8 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 71-80 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 61-70 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 61-70 Abstinence Project mind maps Self-assessment. Complete a personal Initial Behavioral Assessment and Functional Analysis format is on Moodle Complete a personal Comprehensive Drinker Profile. Post your findings and reactions in the appropriate Moodle Reading post and discussion Complete a personal Family Drinking Survey and post your findings and reactions in the appropriate Moodle. Reading post and discussion3. Personal Wellness Plan Professional Development Plan Weekly Abstinence Update forum post and discussion Reading forum posts and discussion Reading Forum posts and Reading Forum posts and Reading Forum posts and Page 9 of 10
Chapter 8 9 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 81-90 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 71-90 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 71-90 Uppers Downers and all Arounders Chapter 9 Midterm Exam Chapters 1-5; lectures topics and readings. Reading Forum posts and 10 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 91-100 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 91-100 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 91-100 Uppers Downers and all Arounders Chapter 10. 11 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 101-125 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 101-125 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 101-125 12 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 101-125 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 101-125 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 101-125 13 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 126-140 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 126-140 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 126-140 14 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 141-160 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 141-160 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 141-160 15 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 161-180 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 161-180 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 161-180 16 Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 180-225 Narcotics Anonymous pg. 180-225 Red Road to Wellbriety pg. 180-225 Reading Forum posts and Reading Forum posts and Reading Forum posts and Reading Forum posts and Reading Forum posts and Reading Forum posts and Reading Forum posts and 17 Final Exam Final Exam Chapters 6-10; lecture topics and readings Page 10 of 10