Addictions and Interventions
Social and Behavioral Sciences / Social Work
Thomas L. Moore, MS, MA. E-Mail - Vita
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Required text: - Online Bookstore
Charles F. Levinthal (1996) Drugs, Behavior and Modern Society 3rd
Edition, Boston: Allyn and Bacon ISBN #: 0205323669
Course description:
An exploration of the background and nature of drug abuse, including illicit,
prescription and over the counter drugs. Psychological and physiological
effects will be studied in detail, as well as social and legal responses to
the problem.
Course objectives:
At the completion of the class, students will be able to:
A. Identify and analyze the social and popular cultural trends that support
and encourage the use and abuse of drugs.
B. Identify and analyze historical trends significant to the development of
drug use and abuse.
C. Describe the methods of drug administration.
D. Define and explain an altered state of consciousness and analyze its
positive and negative ramifications for society and the individual user.
E. To describe the use of various licit and illicit substances and their
physiological and psychological effects on individuals.
F. To list the various methods of interviewing and assessment used to
determine the extent and type of a drug problem.
G. To examine the methods of treatment used for drug problems and their
negative and positive attributes.
Session 1: Complete reading assignment: Chapters 1-3, pages 1-76
Review Lecture 1 on Basic Concepts of Addiction
Session 2: Complete reading assignment: Chapters 4-6, pages 77-146
Review Lecture 2 on Etiology of Addiction
Session 3: Complete reading assignment: Chapters 7-8, pages 147-184
Review Lecture 3 on Neurobiology of Addiction
Complete Exam I
Session 5: Complete reading assignment: Chapter 11-13, pages 233-287
Review Lecture 5 on The Process of Relapse
Session 6: Complete reading assignment: Chapter 14-16, pages 288-344
Review Lecture 6 on Aspects of Recovery
Complete Exam II
Session 7: Complete reading assignment: Chapter 18, pages 366-388
Review Lecture 7 on Models of Self-Help Programs
Session 8: Complete reading assignment: Chapter 17, pages 345-367
Review Lecture 8 on Treatment Programs and Phases of Treatment
Complete Final Comprehensive Exam
Exams will be each approximately 150 questions, both true-false and multiple
choice in nature. The final will be comprehensive, and review earlier
material, although not necessarily ask the same questions. In addition,
approximately 80% of the material will be found in the book, with the
remaining 20% coming from the lectures.
Grading Scale:
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
59% and below
A
B
C
D
Failure
THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT WORK AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE. YOUR GRADE IS
DETERMINED BY YOUR ACCUMULATIVE SCORE ON THE EXAMS.
