SYLLABUS FOR
PHARMACOLOGY OF
PSYCHOACTIVE
SUBSTANCES
Term: Winter 2005 (05
2) (Jan.9– Apr. 22)
Course Number: HSV 230X
Instructor:
Office Phone: (219) 473-4360
E-mail: office: estenzel@ccsj.edu
home: estenzel@comcast.net
Home Phone: (708) 636-8623
Office Hours: Monday 12-4;
Tuesday 12-4
Thur. 12-4
Instructor Background: Director,
Human Services Program. Ph.D. in
Pastoral Theology, The University of Notre Dame; M.A. Counseling, The
University of South Florida, M.A. Theology, St. Xavier University. B.A.,
Political Science,
Course Time: On
line. Required seminars scheduled for
Mondays Jan. 9, 16, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, Apr. 3
from 4-7pm. Optional weekly
seminars are available from 4-7 on Monday.
Course Description: This course focuses on the
nature of psychoactive drugs, the effects they have on the body and mind of the
user and the behaviors associated with their use and abuse. Drug interactions
and withdrawal symptoms will be identified for each class of drugs. The relationship with pharmacology and the
addictions counseling field will be emphasized.
Learning Outcomes/
Competencies: This
course addresses the competencies assessed in the national certification in
alcohol and drug abuse counseling process.
An outline of these competency areas is attached.
Students
in this course will be able to:
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identify each of the major classes of psychoactive substances;
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describe the addictive process in detail;
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describe the immediate and long-term effects of psychoactive drugs on
mind and body;
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describe drug interactions and withdrawal symptoms for each class of
drugs;
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apply pharmacological information to case study material.
Textbook:
Avram Goldstein, M.D. Addiction From Biology to
Drug Policy (2nd ed.)
Learning Strategies: This course is offered
on-line with required monthly seminars and optional weekly seminars.
Course Requirements:
Attendance is
expected. Attendance is measured by students’
weekly participation in Blackboard and participation in monthly seminars.
Blackboard
Discussion Board Forums.
Completion of all chapter tests
Final Exam
Assessment:
Blackboard
Discussion Forums 25%
Chapter
Tests 25%
of final grade
Final
Exam
Objective (Post-Test: see syllabus) 25% of final grade
Cases (see syllabus) 25% of the final grade
Class Policy for
Assignments: No make-up exams will be given unless the student
has notified the instructor prior to the scheduled exam that he/she will be
absent.
Grading Scale: The grading scale refers
to percentage of total points earned.
A:
92-100 A-: 90-91
B+: 88-89
B: 82-87 B-: 80-81
C+: 78-79
C:
72-77 C-: 70-71 D+:
68-69 D: 62-67 D-:
60-61 F: 59 & below
Class Policy on Attendance: Attendance
is expected. Students who miss two
consecutive classes may be administratively withdrawn from the class. Students who come late or leave early without
having made prior arrangements with the instructor will be considered partially
absent. After two full-class absences,
twenty points will be deducted from a student final point total. Absences can impact the final grade.
Class Policy on Electronic
Devices: Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc. must be turned off during class time
unless emergency conditions require immediate attention. In this case students are asked to set the
devices to “silent.” If a student leaves
to take a non-emergency call the student will be considered partially absent
from class.
HSV 230 Pharmacology of Psychoactive
Substances
Course Outline
This course is organized around the competencies assessed in the National Certification in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Process.
Week
of January 9th and 16th
Module
I: Pharmacology Basics
A. Definitions of Pharmacology
B. Relationship to Addiction
Counseling
C. Content Areas of
Pharmacology
a. Terminology
b. Physiological Effects
c. Psychological Effects
d. Withdrawal Syndrome
e. Drug Interactions
f. Treatment Applications
1. Antabuse
2. Use of Pharmaceuticals
Week
of January 23rd and 30th
Module
II: Biological Foundations of Addiction
Resources: Chapters One thru Six of the Text
Week
of February 6th Module III: Drug Classifications Begins.
Week
of February 6th: Nicotine, Chapter Eight and Depressants,
Chapter Nine
A. Alcohol (a Depressant)
a. Terminology
b. Physiological Effects
c. Psychological Effects
d. Withdrawal Syndrome
e. Drug Interactions
f. Treatment Applications
Week
of February 13th: Other Depressants
a. Terminology
1. Anti-anxiety (minor Tranquilizers)
2. Barbiturates
3. Sedative-Hypnotics
4. Psychotropics (major
Tranquilizers)
b. Physiological Effects
c. Psychological Effects
d. Withdrawal Syndrome
e. Drug Interactions
f. Treatment Applications
Week
of February 20th: Opiates, Chapter Ten
a. Terminology
1. Natural Derivatives
2. Synthetics
3. Antagonists
b. Physiological Effects
c. Psychological Effects
d. Withdrawal Syndrome
e. Drug Interactions
f. Treatment Applications
Week
of February 27th: Stimulants, Chapter Eleven
A. Cocaine (a
Stimulant)
a. Terminology
b. Physiological Effects
c. Psychological Effects
d. Withdrawal Syndrome
e. Drug Interactions
f. Treatment Applications
B.
Other Stimulants
a. Terminology
1. Amphetamines
2. Nicotine
3. Caffeine
b. Physiological Effects
c. Psychological Effects
d. Withdrawal Syndrome
e. Drug Interactions
f. Treatment Applications
Week
of March 6th: Cannabis, Chapter Twelve
a. Terminology
b. Physiological Effects
c. Psychological Effects
d. Withdrawal Syndrome
e. Drug Interactions
f. Treatment Applications
Week
of March 13th:: Caffeine, Chapter Thirteen
a. Terminology
1. Natural Derivatives
2. Synthetics
3. Antagonists
b. Physiological Effects
c. Psychological Effects
d. Withdrawal Syndrome
e. Drug Interactions
f. Treatment Applications
Week
of March 20th: Hallucinogens
a. Terminology
b. Physiological Effects
c. Psychological Effects
d. Withdrawal Syndrome
e. Drug Interactions
f. Treatment Applications
Week of March 27th:
Formulating Drug Policy: A Global Perspective
Week
of April 3: In-Class Exam: Case Studies
Week
of April 10th: Final Exam
Final Exam: This is a two-part
exam. Part I is an objective test that
covers the entire semester. It is a
re-test opportunity for students who did not achieve 85% or better on the
chapter exams. Students who maintained
an 85% average are exempt from Part I of the Final Exam. Part II is required of all students. It consists of case studies that will
challenge students to apply their understanding of the pharmacology of
psychoactive substance to clinical cases.
Class Participation: Students are expected to complete
all Blackboard Discussion Forums during the week in which they are posted. T he forums will remain up throughout the
semester. However, because students are
expected to interact with one another in this forum, it is absolutely essential
that every student participate each week.
Center for Academic
Excellence:
Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet
College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make
an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors
in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who
are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions
are likely to improve your grade.
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. (Academic
Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation Guidelines:
Students are to use APA Guidelines in all written work.
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.
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).
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HSV 230 Competencies:
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Assessment Tool |
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Chapter One
Introduction |
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Terms Test |
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1. Identity the seven
families of addictive drugs. |
Chapter Test |
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2. Summarize the presentation of addiction as
a public health issue. |
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3. Define
"psychoactive substance" |
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Chapter Two Drugs and
the Brain |
Chapter Quiz |
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Terms Test |
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1. Explain in detail the process of chemical
transmission that occurs in the brain. |
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2. Identify the
neurotransmitters most commonly associated with addictive substances. |
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Chapter Three
Receptors: Locks for the Addictive Keys |
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1. Summarize the function of receptors in the
brain and the role they play in the addictive process. |
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Chapter Four Addictive
Behavior |
Chapter Quiz |
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1. Describe three experimental approaches that
have been used to study the development of compulsive behavior. |
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2. Use the three experimental approaches to
the study of the development of compulsive behavior to answer each of the
following questions: |
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a. How is a drug
recognized by the distinctive feeling it produces, so it can be discriminated
from other drugs, and be preferred for self-administration? |
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b. What are the principles
and patterns underlying compulsive drug-seeking and drug-using behavior? |
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c. What are the brain
circuits and mechanisms that are responsible for the addictive properties of
the seven drug families? |
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Chapter Five Pain and
Pleasure |
Chapter Quiz |
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1. Explain the
neurochemical basis of the pain and pleasure connection. |
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2. Summarize how the
natural chemical basis for pain-pleasure may explain opiod addiction. |
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