SAC 2000 — Intro Alc & Sub Abuse Counsel
Students are provided with an overview of core concepts in chemical dependency. Students are introduced to the physiological, psychological, social/emotional, cultural, spiritual, political and economic influences on the development of substance use disorders. Basic theories, stages of chemical dependency, stages of recovery, and the continuum of services are discussed. Students also develop basic skills in identifying the signs and symptoms of the common substances of abuse, and their effects on the brain, body and behavior. Students are exposed to concepts related to the recovery oriented systems of care (ROSC), mutual/peer support and non-traditional interventions such as acupuncture.