Study of Drugs and Alcohol   Spring 2017

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Division of Health and Exercise Science

Course Description:

An examination of alcohol and other drugs, to include their effects, classifications, impacts on individuals, families and communities both nationally and internationally. Students will build a framework of understanding alcohol and other drug issues. Specifically, how these issues affect physical, psychological and social wellbeing. In addition, use, abuse and addiction to chemicals; legal impact and the community response to controlling alcohol and drug problems will be investigated and contrasted.

Required Text:

Hanson, G., Venturelli, P., Fleckenstein, A. (2011 or 2014) Drugs and Society, Eleventh Edition or Twelfth Edition. Jones and Bartlett Publisher.

A copy of earlier edition texts will be available at the Reserve Desk in the Library

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will:

• Explain the historical and cultural perspectives of alcohol and drug use and misuse in the US.
• Demonstrate knowledge of present pharmacological impacts on drug use and drug addiction.
• Describe and discuss human neurophysiology and the effects of various drugs on this system.
• Interpret past US policies and law enforcement practices for specific drug categories and predict possible future drug policy outcomes.
• Explain and describe the distinction between alcohol/drug use, abuse and dependency.
• Identify the impact of abuse/addiction on individuals, communities and culture in the US.
• Analyze prevention, intervention and treatment modalities for populations experiencing alcohol/drug use, abuse and dependency.
• Develop a personal position regarding drug and alcohol use, based on the study of current trends and patterns in the US and internationally.

SEE ALSO: STUDENT REOURCES

Description of Assignments:

10 Weekly Quizzes: Each week there will be a 15 point quiz available on moodle or as a written homework assignment. You have one week to complete the quiz, one attempt for 30 minutes; written assignments will be due each Tuesday of the next week. Questions will be multiple choice / matching on subject matter covered that week.  The lowest 2 scores will be dropped automatically: 120 points

Addiction Project Journal: This assignment is to facilitate your understanding of the addictive process. You are to give up something which you crave and is difficult to let go. Some things you might choose are: caffeine, chocolate, sugar, nicotine, alcohol, gambling, compulsive spending, or a specific destructive behavior (be very specific), etc. Write a journal entry at least 3 times per week; reflect on your thoughts, feelings, progress, attitudes and reactions about this assignment. What is required here is honesty, not just formal writing skills.

Select an “addiction” by week two of this quarter, the assignment will last 6 weeks, the journal will be due Week 9.

Reflection Papers: Six reflection papers will be written as a more in depth understanding of weekly topics. Each Reflection Paper will have specific instructions and resources on Moodle.

Treatment Paper:  A 4-5 page paper (typed, double spaced) explaining principles and strategies of treatment for addiction/dependency. Use the rubrics on the syllabus to make sure to include certain required information. Use at least 2 credible sources of information and include this in a proper bibliography. 20 points

See class schedule for due dates.

Evaluation:

Expectations:

Attend class regularly.  Be punctual.

Turn off cell phones before entering class, NO TEXTING!! Cell phones may be the new addiction

Some ground rules for this course:

• Class time is a time to ask questions. “Street” questions or textbook questions are welcome.
• We all have different perspectives and experiences, so in this class we will practice respecting diversity in people, their differing opinions, and ideas.
• Take turns speaking and listening. Be open to learning something you never knew before

Class Schedule:

Addiction Project Journal

Write out your thoughts, feelings and experiences each week. Have at least 2 paragraphs describing your process each week. Also, investigate and write up your findings for the following 6 inquiries.

This assignment is to facilitate your understanding of the addictive process.

You will write a journal for this six week project, at least two paragraphs per week.

To accomplish this project you will define the addictive /negative qualities of your particular substance or activity and write this down in journal form. Develop a support system of people to assist you; that means tell people what you are doing and have them help you successfully give up your “addiction”. You must do some research on your “addiction” and find out what others have done to quit. There may be some formal support or self-help groups available and/or some formal treatment or classes for that issue.

As part of your journal assignment make sure you include each of the following sections in part of your weekly entries.

1. Write what that is, describe how it is important to you, or how much you are attached to using. Also describe some of the negative consequences of your “addiction”. If you chose a certain behavior to give up, write down very specifically what that is. Example; shopping – write what particular kinds of shopping to give up; weekends, overspending, clothes, gifts, but not food, restaurants or necessities.
2. Tell at least 3 people around you about giving up your “addiction”. The purpose of this is to notice what sort of reactions you get from others. Are they supportive, neutral or unhelpful? Write what they say or do and what your response is to them. How does this response change over time?
3. Research your “addiction”: what have others done to quit or stop that behavior? Has there been any research on this particular item? Are there any support groups or programs that deal with it? What resources are there in the community or the US? Give the names of sites, agencies or groups who are doing something about this.
4. Develop a support system, individuals or a group that helps you successfully give up your addiction. This support system may also include a conscious change in behavior; new actions and activities, avoiding certain people or situations. Write in your journal what you notice, what works and what does not work to keep you “clean and sober”.
5. What are your triggers (situations or feelings that set off cravings) for using/behavior? What emotional connection is there to the using/behavior? Define and describe your personal standards of behavior for alcohol and drug use. What drugs do you believe are ok to use; when and where is it appropriate to use; what do you expect from your friends if they use?
6. Use your understanding of the definition of addiction to relate to some of your experiences in this project. Look at some of the symptoms of addiction and ponder if some of these symptoms may apply to your experience. If this was a life or death situation who would you go to for help?

Over all, what did you learn from this Addiction Project?
 

See Rubric next page

Addiction Journal Rubric

Write out your thoughts, feelings and experiences each week. Have at least 2 paragraphs describing your process each week. Also, investigate and write up your findings for the following 6 inquiries.