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Current Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Course Blurbs and Essential Objectives

PSY-1130   Introduction to Substance Use Disorders   3 Credits
 
This course is an introduction to the causes, symptoms, and stages of substance use disorders. Topics include factors which lead to substance use and abuse, signs and symptoms of abuse and addiction, stages of chemical dependency, and career opportunities for those interested in substance use disorder counseling and treatment. This course includes six hours of relevant ethics training.
 
    1. List commonly abused substances and describe their effects on the body, the brain, and behavior.
    2. Compare the various models and theories of addiction.
    3. Identify physical symptoms and behavioral signs of substance abuse and identify the stages of dependency.
    4. Describe psychological, sociological, physiological, and cultural features that function as risk and protective factors in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.
    5. Identify and describe modalities and resources used in the treatment of substance use disorders.
    6. Understand the process of recovery from substance use disorders.
    7. Understand ethical standards guiding professional conduct with clients in the context of HIPAA and the Code of Federal Regulations Title 42, Part 2.
    8. Explore the scope and diversity of career opportunities related to substance use disorder?prevention and treatment?through assignments such as informational interviews, job shadows, or other career exploration activities.


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