BHAV 111 Substance Use Issues

5 credits

This course is an introduction to the use of psychoactive substances. This survey of substance use, misuse, abuse, and dependency covers fundamentals, including alcohol and other commonly used drugs, the nature of addiction, diagnosis, legal rights, professional ethics, and the significance of maintaining hope in everyone’s potential for change.

This course covers the required educational topics listed in WAC 246-811-030 for Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee applicants and alternative training education requirements for applicants with a relevant license, as outlined in WAC 246-811-076 and WAC 246-811-077.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

•Classify commonly used psychoactive substances with regard to their form, use, effects, and legal status
•Recognize the enduring possibility of change within each and every person and group
•Locate substance use disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and evaluate their relevancy to individuals’ experiences
•Articulate and apply the rights of individuals with substance use disorders, including their right to confidentiality and self-determination
•Educate clients about the physiological underpinnings of addiction or dependency
•Analyze basic legal issues, rules, and regulations relevant to the treatment of substance use disorders
•Utilize the NAADAC Code of Ethics
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50