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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Substance Abuse and Behavior
Course: HES201

First Term: 2011 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Principles and factual bases of drug use and abuse. Physiological and sociopsychological effects of drug use and law enforcement of drug abuse. Consultants used extensively to enrich course.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the common physical, psychological and behavioral effects of drug use. (I)
2. Identify and describe behavioral and social conditions associated with the contemporary drug scene in America. (I)
3. Identify and describe the major classifications of drugs and the physiological effect they have on the body. (II)
4. Identify and use the language of the contemporary drug scene to describe drugs and their effects. (I, II, III, IV)
5. Analyze cultural attitudes toward drug use and examine the regulations and laws regarding licit and illicit drugs at the federal, state, and local level. (III)
6. Describe the major components of drug abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. (IV)
7. Evaluate biological, sociological and psychological risk factors for developing addictive behaviors. (V)
8. Describe the physiological effects of drugs on the human body. (III)
9. Describe the pharmacology of drug action associated with the use of common substances.(IV)
10. Describe the physical and psychological effects of multiple drug use. (IV)
11. Cite the current drug laws at the federal, state, and local level. (V)
12. Identify contemporary drug enforcement agencies and describe current enforcement techniques. (V)
13. Describe the major components of drug abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Characteristics Associated with Drug Use
   A. Behavioral
   B. Psychological
   C. Social
   D. Physiological
   E. Basic pharmacology of drugs (e.g. Tolerance, Dependence)
II. Classification of Drugs
   A. Narcotics/opiates
   B. Hallucinogens/psychedelics
   C. Sedative/hypnotics
   D. Stimulants
   E. Depressants
   F. Analgesics
   G. Other
III. Law Enforcement and Drugs
   A. Laws
      1. Federal
      2. State
      3. Local
   B. Law enforcement agencies
      1. Tax supported
      2. Voluntary
   C. Law enforcement techniques
      1. Punishment
      2. Rehabilitation
      3. Other
IV. Drug Abuse Programs
   A. Prevention
   B. Treatment
   C. Rehabilitation
V. Characteristics and Risk Factors of Addiction
   A. Biological
   B. Sociological
   C. Psychological
      3. Other
VI. Drug Abuse Programs
   A. Prevention
   B. Treatment
   C. Rehabilitation
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/2011

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.