Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: DAAC-1304- Section: 50 Pharmacology of Addiction

Instructor Information
Instructor	Kimberly Arrington
E-mail	arringtonkd@lamarpa.edu
Phone	4099846356
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 113 Hours: On Campus Hours in Person: Monday 1:00-5:00 , Th 1:00-6. Virtual Hours Friday 9:00-12:00; Other hours as needed
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Emphasizes pharmacological effects of addiction, tolerance, dependence, cross addiction, drug interation, withdrawal, and recovery. Describes the psychological and physiological effects of substance use and behaviors
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes: 1.    Students will be able to describe psychological and physiological effects of substance use and behaviors as well as describe the appropriate use of legal drugs and supplements. Course emphasis is on pharmacological effects of addiction, tolerance, dependence, cross addiction, drug interaction, withdrawal, and recovery. 2.    Students will Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the person using and significant others. 3.    Students will Understand the addiction professional’s obligations to adhere to ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in the helping relationship. 4.    Students will Be familiar with medical and pharmacological resources in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Core Objectives	Core Objectives: Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific concepts. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO 3.    Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management. PSLO 4.    Demonstrate knowledge of the various models and theories of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders and other problems related to addiction.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Uppers, Downers,and All Arounders. 8th edition; Author: Darryl Inaba, Pharm.D.William Cohen; Publisher: CNS Publications
Lecture Topics Outline	Psychoactive Drugs: History & Classification Heredity, Environment, and Psychoactive Uppers Downers: Alcohol All Arounders - Hallucinations Other Drugs, Other Addictions Drugs Use & Prevention from Cradle to Grave Treatment Mental Health & Drugs
Major Assignments Schedule	Week    Topics and estimated Schedule 1    Welcome ! 2    In class in Person Lecture Chapter 1: Psychoactive Drugs: History & Classification 3    Chapter1 Continued & Chapter 2: Heredity, Environment, and Psychoactive Drugs 4    Chapter 2: Heredity, Environment, and Psychoactive Drugs 5    In class in Person Lecture Chapter 2 Divisions of the Nervous System Basic Neuroscience Pathology of Addiction Chapter 3: Uppers 6    Self Pace week…Review of information to this point and start Chapter 4 7    Chapter 4: Downers: Opiates and Sedative-Hypnotics Chapter 5 - Alcohol 8    In class in Person Lecture Chapter 4 & 5 9    Mid Term - Test Chapters 1-5 10    Chapter 6: All Arounders 11    Chapter 7 Chapter 7: Other Drugs, Other Addictions, Sex Addiction, Gambling and other behavioral addictions 12    In class in Person Lecture Behavioral Addictions; Gambling, Sex Addiction, Shopping and others Overview of Eating Disorders 13    Case Studies 14    Thanksgiving break week     In class in Person Lecture Review for Final Exam 15    Final Exam
Final Exam Date	December 10, 2021 - 5:0 PM   Through  December 10, 2021 - 7:0 PM
Grading Scale	See above for grading scale.
Determination of Final Grade	Final Grade Determinations: This course is mainly reading, lectures and memorization of information as it relates to various drug classes and how they interact in the brain and body. Study Guides with study quizzes are available for each chapter . Course Grade will be based on exams, discussion boards, attendance and participation. Final Grade Determined by the following: Chapter Tests=45%, Discussion Boards =35% Attendance & Participation 10% Final Exam covering all chapters = 10%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	This course is going to be a hybrid course. This means that part of the course will be In person and other weeks we will have assignments and information Online in Blackboard. Refer to the calendar for a basic idea of when you will be meeting in class or online. This course is going to be heavy reading material, power points presentations, videos and lectures. This is a 3 hour course, and as such it is highly recommended that you set aside 3 hours weekly for this course in order to stay on task and do well. The information builds on the foundations of chapter 1 & 2 and each week the new material will assume you have a basic understanding of the previous week. Since this course has some basic neurology as a foundation, an introduction to the nervous system and brain anatomy will be incorporated in week 2 In person lecture. Contacting Instructor: Preferred method of contact: I am available most efficiently through Email at all times during the day. You may text me if absolutely necessary, otherwise, please email. ALL COURSE BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH EMAIL. I will not discuss grades, deadlines or assignments via text.
Attendance Policy	ATTENDANCE POLICY: This class was published as an in person class, in person attendance on the dates that are posted will be considered in your attendance grade. * * Timely assignments on black board are counted as attendance in class. Research has shown a strong positive relationship between attendance, participation and college success. I strongly suggest regular participation in this course, both mental and physical. 1. On the date of an in person class, Students on campus but not in class are considered absent. 2. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior to any absence. 3. Excused absences include hospitalization of you or an immediate family member, participation in a college event, or a religious holy day. Prior notification to me for pending absences due to college events or religious holy days is required. Documentation of hospitalization is required.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	CONFIDENTIALITY/Content Advisory: It is expected that this class will contain information that at times will be of a personal nature to many students. These classes prepare you for a career in counseling. Some class discussions will deal with difficult and sensitive topics around drug use, alcohol use, consequences of that use and other matters. The topics often lead to personal information being shared in the classroom or online in discussion boards. Privileged information that is shared may under NO CIRCUMSTANCES be repeated or shared outside the classroom. I will be available to any student who wishes to discuss private matters regarding material in class/ If you feel you need professional counseling services, the College has a counseling center available to students, or I can furnish a referral for you. The student is ultimately responsible for his/her own learning and professional growth, what you put into it is what you will get out of it! It is your responsibility to conduct a realistic self-appraisal of what you personally need to master and how you can best attain it. Challenge yourself to grow as an individual and a professional.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Allied Health Chair: Shirley MacNeill E-mail: macneisb@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6365 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.