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Re-Entry Skills: Substance Abuse Education
Course: WFR116

First Term: 2007 Summer I
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Substance abuse education for incarcerated persons. Includes warning signs and the chain of events to addiction. Also, covers decision-making skills as well as strategies and resources available for prevention



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the chain of events to addiction. (I)
2. Identify warning signs of addiction. (I)
3. Identify common problems for children and other family members coping with the addict`s behaviors. (I)
4. Explain strategies for making good decisions. (II)
5. Explain strategies for preventing drug and alcohol abuse. (III)
6. Describe warning signs of early substance abuse. (III)
7. Identify drug abuse prevention resources available for incarcerated persons. (III)
8. Explore substance abuse treatment options available for incarcerated persons following release. (I-III)
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. Addiction to Illicit or Prescription Drugs
   A. Chain of Events
      1. Experimentation
      2. Use
      3. Abuse
      4. Self-Medication
      5. Dependence
      6. Treatment
      7. Recovery
      8. Relapse
   B. Warning Signs
      1. Physical
      2. Emotional
      3. Social
      4. Job
      5. Educational
   C. Effects
      1. On Minor Children
      2. On Family Members
      3. On Others
      4. On Employment
   D. Responsibility
II. Decision-making
   A. Build a Foundation
      1. Setting Standards
      2. Developing Confidence
      3. Asking Questions
   B. Strategies
      1. Safe
      2. Healthy
      3. Right
III. Drug Abuse
   A. Types of Drugs
      1. Alcohol
      2. Methamphetamines
      3. Marijuana
      4. Inhalants
      5. Cocaine
   B. Drug Prevention Strategies
      1. Education
      2. Limit Access
      3. Family Involvement
      4. Community Involvement
      5. Mentors
   C. Warning Signs
      1. Physical
      2. Emotional
      3. Familial
      4. Educational
      5. Social
   D. Refusal Skills
      1. No Thanks
      2. Broken Record
      3. Give a Reason
      4. Walk Away
      5. Change the Subject
      6. Assert Yourself
   E. Resources
      1. During Incarceration
      2. Community Services
      3. Support Groups
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/22/2007

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