Course Description: This course will examine the various addictions and compulsive disorders the counselor might encounter as a treatment provider. Topics include, but are not limited to, the addictive personality, the addictive process, the environmental and societal impact on addictions, and co-dependency. Various treatment solutions will be examined. Addictions, causation, and the various behaviors that accompany addictions will be compared to and distinguished from the various obsessive and compulsive disorders and the accompanying behaviors and causative factors.

Prerequisites: HSV 200

Textbooks: Neziroglu, Fugen; Yaryura-Tobias, Jose A. Over and Over Again – Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Josey-Bass Publishers.

Yalom, Irvin D., General Editor; Roth, Walton T., Editor. Treating Anxiety Disorders. Josey-Bass Publishers.

Nakken, Craig. The Addictive Personality. Hazelden Publishers

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

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Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attendance:

Students are encouraged to attend ALL classes. More than two absences may result in a lowered grade. Students who miss more than two classes must make arrangements with the instructor to make up missed work.

Class Policy For Assignments:

Participation in class discussion and completion of all class, or out-of-class assignments is a requirement of this course. Students are expected to read assigned text chapters and to be ready to discuss the content in class.

Course Objectives:

Students in this course will:

* Understand the various kinds of addictive behaviors and the various behaviors attached to obsessive and compulsive disorders.

* Understand the various treatment modalities and prevention/relapse prevention strategies available to treatment providers

* Develop an understanding of the personal, economical, social and spiritual implications of these disorders and the destructive behaviors that accompany the disorders.

Assessment:

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 30% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 40% of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments 30% of grade

Grading Scale:

A: A-: B+: B: B-: C+:

C: C-: D+: D: D-: F:

Format for Written Assignments:

Instruction sheets for assignments will be given to students in class. A research paper on a topic relevant to the course is a class requirement. Students will be required to make one site visit to a treatment center in the area that includes the treatment of addictive and/or compulsive disorders. Further instructions will follow. A midterm exam and a final exam will be given in class. From time to time additional assignments will be given to students as a part of class work.

Class Assignments: See individual instruction sheets.