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CNS 667 Drug Counseling
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 4210 1

Department/Unit: Counseling & Student Affairs Programs
Credit Hour: Three Semester Hours
Instructor: Dr. N.B. Minatrea, LISW, LPC, NCC, NCACII, CADC
Office #409F specific office hours will be determined each semester and/or call for appointment Telephone: 270-745-6437 E-mail: Neresa.Minatrea@WKU.EDU
Credit Hour: 3
Enrollment Restrictions for this Course: Graduate Status.
Catalog Description: Counseling issues related to substance abuse diagnosis, treatment and aftercare programs; family roles and relationships; the counselors role in elementary, secondary, post-secondary school and community drug abuse programs.

Purpose of this Course: To provide graduates in school, community, student personnel and public service counseling programs an understanding of the complex nature of addictions, and specific intervention strategies and counseling techniques necessary to address these issues.

Required Text: Doweiko, H. (1990). Concepts of Chemical Dependency. Montery, CA: Brooks/Cole. Students are expected to read entire text, provide meaningful comments related to text in class and will be tested on text content.
INTERNET LINKS:
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/finance/occupations/alcoholdrug/index.htm
http://www.icrcaoda.org/
http://counselormagazine.com/
http://www.naadac.org/
Course Objectives: Upon completion of CNS. Ed. 667, students will have gained:
Knowledge:
1. An understanding of etiology of drug abuse probable factors related to cultural, social, psychological or biological issues.
2. Awareness of types of drugs and their effects.
3. An understanding of the spiral of addictive behavior and the disease concept of alcoholism.
4. Familiarity with DSM IV diagnostic criteria and selected diagnostic instruments.
5. An understanding of stages of recovery from addiction and related recovery tasks.
6. Knowledge of the communication patterns and role-taking behavior in dysfunctional families who are affected by chemical dependency.
7. An understanding of appropriate counseling skills necessary for counseling individuals, groups, and families affected by chemical dependency.
8. An understanding of the efficiency of self-help groups and the complementarity between them and traditional counseling or therapy treatment.
9. Awareness of the components and focus of successful school drug awareness programs.
10. Knowledge of community inpatient/outpatient, treatment programs, prevention and educational opportunities.

Skills:
1. Ability to apply DSM IV criteria and data from interpretive instruments in diagnosing substance abuse.
2. Demonstrated counseling skills appropriate to the clients stage of recovery from addiction and specific to the developmental recovery task.
3. Provide possible clients knowledge of treatment centers, self-help groups, and organizations.
4. Possess a repertoire of intervention skills applicable to family, employment, or court settings.
5. Demonstrated capacity to work in family or group counseling settings.
6. Maintain contact and rapport with community persons in planning prevention and/or treatment programs.

Attitudes:
1. A belief that alcoholism and other addictions are manifestations of the interaction between complex psychological processes and environmental factors rather than an absence of will power or moral integrity.
2. A willingness to support the efficiency of counseling with chemically dependent persons although there may be occasion of spontaneous recovery from drug addictions.
3. An acknowledgment that chemical dependency is a 'family' disease and that family members attempt to control brings about family dysfunction.
4. A willingness to approach the treatment of chemical dependency as multidimensional and to develop prevention and treatment efforts that address the individual and his or her respective group within the broader community.

Values:
1. The counselor will believe in the unique values of each individual.
2. The counselor develops a value base that encompasses a strong desire to help others, and a belief that individuals strive toward growth and understanding regardless of circumstances.
3. The counselor maintains respect for recovery individuals despite their slips or relapses.
4. The counselor recognizes the insidious nature of addiction and the effort required to maintain an addiction-free lifestyle.
5. The counselor maintains a balanced lifestyle.

Ethical Standards:
http://www.naadac.org/ethics.htm

Informed Consent:
Students enrolled in CNS classes and programs are expected to exhibit personal qualities and characteristics consistent with effective functioning as a helping professional. Some classes require learning experiences which focus on self-understanding or growth. The letter grade awarded for a class may not reflect an evaluation of personal qualities needed to function as a competent counselor. Admission of a student to a CNS class or program of study does not guarantee completion or graduation; assessment of a student's fitness is an ongoing process, and students should be aware that the instructor has a continuous responsibility to make such an assessment.

Course Requirements:
Written Work: Work is to be typed or computer printed, double-space and meeting the requirements of: Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (4th ed.). (APA) 1994. Staple your work and with your name and "CNS 667" on the first page. Do not place your work in folders or binders. Facsimile (fax) submission of work is not permitted. Submit a self-addressed envelope if you want your work returned or make arrangements to pick up your papers. All other papers and videos will be discarded after the first week of the next semester.

Late Work: Depending upon the number of days late, it could be penalized up to 7 points.

Attendance (25 points): Regular class attendance and participation is essential for this course. Absence for any reason is an absence. One class period or three hours of absences may be compensated by attending 2 additional 12-Step meetings and typing a reaction paper. Absences beyond 6 hours shall effect grade as much as a letter grade and student may consider attending the course when they can participate in all class times. Call the campus sponsoring the course for weather concerns: Glasgow 270-651-6399, Elizabethtown 760-1614, Fort Knox 745-5079, Owensboro 684-9797, or Bowling Green 745-4953.

12 Step Meeting (20 points): Students are required to attend five 12-Step meetings of your choosing. 12 Step meetings: (Adult Children of Alcoholics, AL-ANON, Cocaine Anonymous, Over-Eaters Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Sex Anonymous, etc.). A typed reaction paper listing dates, lessons learned and reaction to meetings is due toward the end of the semester. Due date: ________________

Projects (25 points): Students shall pick one option as their project. Due in the professor's box (RM 409, Tate Page Hall) by____________.

Option 1: Program Paper (25 points): Design a program targeting a special population with addictions. The following format is suggested:

a. Cover sheet (title page)
b.. Table of Contents
c.. Program description: one page summary of program including:
    1. title of program
    2. targeted population
    3. goals
    4. objectives
    5. session length
    6. equipment requirement
d. Research or literature review justifying the need for the program (3-5 pages).
e. Reference page - The finished product enables a trainer to apply this program with the appropriate clientele.
f. Sessions - A description of each session similar to a lesson plan.
g. Provide class members a copy of the 1-2 page program description with your name and phone number for additional information.

Note: Published programs and videos maybe incorporated into your program (cite and reference). The amount of previously published program incorporated may need to be discussed with the professor individually.

Option 2: Video: Demonstrate your abilities to conduct an initial interview assessing a client's alcohol/drug abuse or dependency or addictive behaviors such as sex addiction. The video will be assessed on the following criteria:

a. at least-50 minutes in length
b. using DSM IV criteria
c. establishing empathy & rapport with client
d. using DSM IV (all 5 axis) to indicate diagnoses
e. provide typed:
    1. counselor's transcript with purpose of your questions or comments
    2. Psycho social summary with supporting evidence for the diagnoses
    3. treatment plan
    4. after viewing the video - what would you do different and your opinion of the client's reactions to the intake
    5. include signed permission to tape form and informed client film maybe used in training classes
    6. include tape

Note: It has been helpful for students to make an audio tape in addition to video for the purposes of transcribing the tape.

Option 3: Diversity & addictions research: Choose a special population and conduct a literature review utilizing multiple sources (Internet, Psyclit, Eric, etc). The following format is suggested:

a. Conduct the search and list sources
b. Print references of related articles
c. Obtain copies of the articles
d. Type 3 - 5 page summary of the articles
e. Listed below are the special populations

Option 4: If you have an ideal bearing equal merit as previous options see the instructor. Please have your thoughts formulated, previously discussed with another colleague and determine the value of the project for yourself.

Note: Because papers are often due after the last scheduled class meeting, it will be more difficult to monitor points. The early papers are submitted .....it might be possible to make amends. Remember it is progress not perfection.

Course attendance and participation is essential. Students are responsible for all classroom information. If you miss a class acquire information from a fellow student. You do not need to let the professor know the reason for your absence. The class topics listed below may be amended based upon speakers and students' interest.
 

DATE	TOPIC	COMMENTS
	Introduction & addiction theories
	Drug categories (depressants, stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogens)
	Addiction theories
	Behavior addictions
	Intake, assessment & diagnoses
	Alcohol/drug addiction antecedents
	Special populations and cultural diversity
	Exam 1 (drug category)
	Assessment & diagnosing
	Treatment (community & inpatient)
	Family and addiction
	Group counseling
	Opportunity to complete video's, research
	Relapse prevention
	Exam 2 (treatment of families & groups)
	Project & 12-Step meeting & reaction paper due
	Final

Copyright:  Neresa B. Minatrea, Ph.D.
All contents copyright (c) 2000

Updated September 20, 2002
 

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