Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: DAAC-1319- Section: 71 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

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	An overview of causes and consequences of addiction, the major drug classifications, and the counselor's code of ethics
Prerequisites	Course Description: This course provides an introduction and overview of professional counseling, causes and consequences of addiction, the major drug classifications, and the counselor's code of ethics as well as introduction to treatment process and state guidelines.
Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Objectives 1.    Describe modern approaches to substance abuse counseling and conceptualizations. 2.    Characterize evidence-based practices. 3.    Articulate best approaches to conceptualizing substance abuse counseling approaches. Student Learning Objectives 1. Identify effective and comprehensive approaches to substance use disorder treatment. 2. Define substance abuse and professional counseling 3. Identify primary categories used to describe drug effects. 4. Identify how drugs effect’s one behavior. 5. Apply ethical concepts to caring for individuals with substance use problems.
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	Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management. 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. Required Text: Available ONLINE Lewis, A. Judith., Dana, Q. Robert., and Blevins, A. Gregory. 2018. Substance Abuse Counseling. Sixth Edition: Boston, Ma: CENGAGE Publications. NOTE* You will need to login into the website below Create an account as a student to download textbook.      ISBN: 9781337566612 Student Study Site: http://login.cengage.com.
Lecture Topics Outline	Substance Abuse Counseling Drugs and Their Effects Motivational Interviewing Screening Assessment and Treatment Planning Helping Clients Change Empowering Clients through Group Work Ethical Issues in Group Maintaining Change in Substance Use Behaviors Working with Families Successful Service Programs Preventing Substance Abuse
Major Assignments Schedule	Date    Required Readings by Chapter Week 1    08-24-20    Introduction & Overview Reading Assignment: Chapter 1 Substance Abuse Counseling Week 2    08-31-20    Reading Assignment: Chapter 2 Drugs and Their Effects Week 3    09-07-20    Chapter 2- continued Drugs and Their Effects Week 4    09-14-20    Reading Assignment: Chapter 3 Motivational Interviewing Week 5    09-21-20    Reading Assignment: Chapter 4 Screening Assessment and Treatment Planning Week 6    09-28-20    Chapter 4 continued: Activity Week 7    10-05-20    Reading Assignment: Chapter 5 Helping Clients Change Week 8    10-12-20    Reading Assignment: Chapter 6 Empowering Clients through Group Work Week 9    10-19-20    Chapter 6 continued: Ethical Issues in Group Week 10    10-26-20    Reading Assignment: Chapter 7 Maintaining Change in Substance Use Behaviors Week 11    11-02-20    Reading Assignment: Chapter 8 Working with Families Week 12    11-09-20    Chapter 8 continued: Working with Families Week 13    11-16-20    Reading Assignment Chapter 9: Successful Service Programs Week 14    11-23-20    Reading Assignment: Chapter 10 Preventing Substance Abuse Week 15    11-30-20    Review for Final Week 16    12-07-20    Finals Week
Final Exam Date	December 6, 2021 - 5:30 PM   Through  December 6, 2021 - 7:30 PM
Grading Scale	A B C D F 100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 59 - below
Determination of Final Grade	Final Grade Determinations: Total of 2000 points will be available Tests                    600 Points Discussion Board assignments    700 Points Assignments                700 Points
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	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. 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.
Attendance Policy	Attendance Requirements Students are to log into the course daily to check emails and announcements.
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	Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better understand a topic, you will be given assignments, videos and key information that you will need to remember for your success in your career as a counseling professional. In addition, successful completion of this course requires a combination of the following: • Reading the textbook • Logging in regularly and actively participating online • Completing assignments • Participating in class activities If you are having difficulties, it is your responsibility to reach out to instructor or attend live sessions and get the classification, explanation, or additional instruction you may need. There is no short cut for success in this course; it requires reading (and probably re- reading), following instructions, managing time well and studying the material.
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.