July 31, 2010 

College of DuPage
Contact: Frank Salvatini
630-942-2043 Salvatin@cod.edu

Human Services 1141 - Survey of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

At the end of this course, students will be familiar with psychiatric disability and related stigma issues, empowerment and recovery, rehabilitative approaches to psychiatric treatment, the mental health systems and related services, case management, co-occurring substance abuse disorders, and public policies relevant to mental illness. In class topics also include understanding classification and diagnosis, the mental health system, legal aspects of mental health services, working with families, functional assessment and treatment planning, behavioral approaches, the process model and skills training, and vocational rehabilitation models.

College of DuPage
Contact: Frank Salvatini
630-942-2043 Salvatin@cod.edu

Human Services 1126: Psychopharmacology for Addictions Counselors

This course will discuss the biological, psychological, and sociological theories of drug abuse and addiction. An understanding of the legalities of substance abuse, factors in controlling drug use, drug testing, and drug legalization will be discussed. The student will learn to distinguish between psychoactive and psychotropic drugs and identify the mental disorders that necessitate the need for psychotropics. The differences between the psychoactive classifications will be covered. The course will also cover side effects of psychotropics and the mechanisms of anti-depressants, neuroleptics and anti-manic drugs.

College of DuPage
Contact: Frank Salvatini
630-942-2043 Salvatin@cod.edu

Human Services 1125 - An Introduction to Addictions

This course will present an overview of addiction. It will investigate historical and cultural attitudes towards drug (including alcohol) use; physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual factors surrounding addiction. Clinical manifestations will be examined. The class will utilize the educational properties of the Internet to facilitate learning branches, like the branches of a river, for you to pursue a wider body of knowledge and stimulate informed thought and discussion on the topic.

College of Lake County
Contact: Janet Mason or Mick Cullen
847-543-2536 847-543-2573 jmason@clcillinois.edu mcullen@clcillinois.edu

HUX 170-800: Introduction to Substance Abuse - Provides the student with an historical background of substance abuse, the addictive process, and approach to treatment. Specific topics addressed include major classifications of abused substances, treatment modalities, and the application of specific counseling strategies to addiction. Offered each semester (fall, spring, and summer). Go to www.clcillinois.edu for more information.


SWK 121-800: Introduction to Social Work - Provides the student with an overview of the many areas of social work practice, the history of the field, the competencies required for effective practice, and the range of social variances and problems with which social workers are confronted in their professional lives. Offered each semester (fall, spring, and summer). Go to www.clcillinois.edu for more information.

College of Lake County
Contact: Janet Mason
847-543-2536 jmason@clcillinois.edu

HUX170-800 Introduction to Substance Abuse - Provides the student with an historical background of substance abuse, the addictive process, and approach to treatment. Specific topics addressed include major classifications of abused substances, treatment modalities, and the application of specific counseling strategies to addiction. - Offered Summer 2006 Semester - June 6-July 26 and Fall Semester - August 21-December 15

Moraine Valley Community College
Contact: Michael Fonda
708-974-5600, Ext. 2073 fonda@morainevalley.edu

Fall Semester - Common Behavior Disorders - This course provides an overview of the causes, assessment, and treatment of common behavior disorders. Includes a review of organic-based syndromes, thought and affective disorders, and compulsive disorders such as gambling, sexual addiction, and eating disorders. Assessment and relapse prevention principles for the dually diagnosed client will also be reviewed.

Moraine Valley Community College
Contact: Michael Fonda
708-974-5600, Ext. 2073 fonda@morainevalley.edu

Spring Semester - Alcohol and Alcoholism- Provides intensive instruction about alcohol and alcoholism, with emphasis on the stages of alcohol abuse, causes of alcoholism, prevention of alcohol abuse, and treatment of alcoholism. Focus is on the disease concept.

South Suburban College
Contact: Valerie Wise
708-596-2000 vwise@southsuburbancollege.edu

ADDICTION COUNSELING (C-0629)
This certificate is designed for students who have already completed a degree in a related field. Students must be addiction free for two years prior to internship placement. Certificate has its own special application form.

HSA 107—Psychoactive Drugs (3,3)
The pharmacology of psychoactive drugs and their effect on the body systems is presented. Signs and symptoms of drug use, withdrawal, overdose/toxicity and effects of multiple drug use are discussed. The role of addiction counseling in the treatment of those people addicted to psychoactive drugs is presented. S

HSA 108—Introduction to Addiction Counseling (3,3)
An introductory course, focusing on the issue of substance abuse/chemical dependency. Emphasis will be on the pharmacology of psychoactive drugs, and signs and symptoms of psychoactive chemical use/abuse. Various theories of drug use in today's society will be studied, as well as types of treatment available, and the effectiveness of each. Legal considerations associated with the psychoactive substance are also discussed. F

HSA 109—Addictions Treatment (3,3)
Examines current treatment modalities and strategies utilized in working with individuals who are chemically dependent. Focus is on the general management of substance abuse disorders, as well as exploring treatment issues for special population groups. A holistic approach to treatment, incorporating bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspects, is emphasized. Sp

HSA 209—Social Implications of Addictions (3,3)
Prerequisite: HSA 102
Explores the effect of alcoholism and substance abuse on the individual, the family, peer group, employer and community in general. Examine theories and techniques of working with individuals and groups impacted by substance abuse. Sp

HSA 233—Addictions Studies Internship I (3,17)
Prerequisites: Consent of coordinator
Two hundred and fifty hours of supervised experiences in human services agencies that deal with prevention, intervention and counseling of individual and groups affected by substance abuse. A weekly one hour seminar to discuss internship experiences included. Fee. F

HSA 234—Addictions Studies Internship II (3,17)
Prerequisites: HSA 233 or consent of coordinator
This second internship course encompasses the knowledge, skills and values gained in the first substance abuse internship. Additionally, the internship provides opportunities for the student to integrate the varied dimensions of substance abuse counseling. The course includes two hundred and fifty hours of supervised experiences in human services and a weekly one hour seminar. Sp

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Triton College
Contact: Jacqueline Elder
708-456-0300 jacelder@sbcglobal.net

BAC 101-070
Introduction to Basic Addictions Counseling. This online introductory course is completely online, and introduces the students to the extent and magnitude of alcohol and other drugs. Included will be etiology, disease process, terminology and other major problems resulting from misuse. Treatment modalities and outcomes will also be examined. Issues and ethics related to the counseling field will also be explored and discussed. This is a required course for the Basic Addictions Counseling Program at Triton College.
4 semester credits
Assessment includes Discussion Board postings, online tests and two writing online writing assignments.

BAC 204-070, Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs, 3 semester credits.
This course is designed to cover the pharmacology of drugs
and drug groups. Drug classification, symptomatology of
drug usage, withdrawal, and overdose-toxicity will beemphasized. Multiple drug usage, as well as associated psychological, social and environmental impact of drug usage and abuse will also be included.
Assessment for this online course includes Discussion Board postings, online tests and one research paper.

Triton College
Contact: Jacqueline Elder
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3428 jacelder@sbcglobal.net

Basic Addictions Counseling
Pharmacology

Waubonsee Community College
Contact: John Reese MS, CSADC
630-466-2461 jreese@waubonsee.edu

Introduction to Substance Abuse: (3 semester hours)
This course provides an overview of the historical and cultural attitudes toward alcohol and drug use, abuse and addiction. It probes the disease concept of addiction and explores the physical, psychological and family impact of the disease. Clinical methods of treatment, early intervention and prevention are introduced. Although designed for addictions counseling students and Human Services professionals, the course is also suitable for individuals who desire to learn more about addiction.

Psychopharmacology and the Addictive Process: (3 semester hours)
This course studies the behavioral and cognitive effects of psychoactive drugs - drugs that affect the brain and central nervous system. The psychology and physiology of addictive behavior; the use of drugs in treating psychiatric disorders; and the historical background, pharmacology, psychological and physiological effects, medical uses and toxicity of socially abused drugs are also explored. Differences in the attitudes and behavior patterns of special populations are emphasized.

Survey of Human Services: (3 semester hours) This course is designed to familiarize students with the field of human services. Topics covered include basic communication, interviewing and assessment techniques and diversity issues. Opportunities are provided to visit selected human services agencies/organizations.