ED-CSC-103 Drug & Alcohol Counselor

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Recall the basics of abuse and addiction
• Differentiate between commonly abused chemicals
• Recognize the various presentations of substance abuse disorder
• Identify substance abuse disorders
• List techniques for treating addiction

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 2

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• List the steps for initial assessment and treatment planning
• Recall various therapies and treatment groups available
• Recognize the steps involved in the AA 12 step program
• Identify dual diagnosis and family treatment programs
• Define clinical staff and characteristics of a good counselor

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 1
Basics of Abuse and Addiction

• About Substance Abuse
• The Cost of Chemical Abuse/Addiction
• Continuum of Chemical Use
• Pharmacology
• Side Effects of Chemical Use
• Brief History of Alcohol
• Physical Dependence, Tolerance, and Craving
• Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 2
Commonly Abused Chemicals 1

• Medical Uses of the Benzodiazepines
• Central Nervous System Stimulants
• CNS Stimulant Abuse
• Cocaine Abuse & Dependence
• History of Cocaine
• Complications of Cocaine Abuse/Addiction
• Marijuana Abuse & Addiction
• A Medico-Legal Conundrum
• Methods of Marijuana Abuse

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 3
Commonly Abused Chemicals 2

• Abuse of & Addiction to Hallucinogens
• Opioid Use
• Methods of Hallucinogen Abuse
• The Pharmacology of LSD
• ECSTASY (MDMA)
• Salvia Divinorum
• Abuse of & Addiction to Inhalants
• Scope of the Problem of Inhalant and Steroid Abuse
• Sources & Methods of Steroid Abuse
• Chemicals & the Neonate
• Tobacco
• Scope of the Problem for Pregnant Women

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 4
The Many Faces of Substance Abuse 

• Gender & Addiction
• Differing Effects of Common Drugs on Women
• The Faces of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• Rehabilitation for Children or Adolescents
• SUD & College Students
• Consequences of SUD in the College Population
• Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 5
Understanding Substance Abuse Disorders

• Substance Use Disorders and the Family
• Codependency
• Enabling Behaviors
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• Biopsychosocial Model of Addictions
• Diseases of the Spirit
• Benefits of Spirituality

Drug and Alcohol Coaching- Level 1 Module 6
The Treatment of Addiction

• Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Settings
• Residential Treatment Programs
• Characteristics of the Substance Rehabilitation Professional
• The Treatment Plan
• Aftercare Programs
• Decision to Seek Treatment
• Stages of Recovery

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 7
Other Issues in Chemical Dependence

• Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders
• Relapse
• Willpower
• Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery
• Substance Use Disorders and Infectious Disease
• AIDS
• Hepatitis
• Debate over Drugs
• Debate over Legalization

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 2

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 1
Counseling: The Initial Hours

• How Treatment Works
• The Motivational Interview
• Natural History of Addiction
• How to Assess Motivation
• First Hours of Treatment
• How to Greet Clients
• Beginning the Therapeutic Alliance
• Dealing with Early Denial
• How Clients React to Detoxification
• Diagnosis: Substance Use Disorder

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 2
Biopsychosocial Interview and Treatment Plan

• How to Conduct the Interview
• Summary and Impression
• Disposition and Treatment Plan
• How to Build a Treatment Plan
• How to Develop Objectives
• How to Develop Interventions
• How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Treatment
• How to Select Goals, Objectives, and Interventions
• Treatment Plan Review
• How to Write Progress Notes

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 3
Individual Treatment and Group Therapy

• The Therapeutic Alliance
• How to Be Reinforcing
• Behavior Therapy
• Cognitive Therapy
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Benefits of a Group Process
• The Agenda Group
• The Relapse Prevention Group
• The Spirituality Group
• The Childhood Group

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 4
Drugs of Abuse and Recovery Skills

• Central Nervous System Depressants
• Alcohol
• Opioids
• Hallucinogens
• Synthetic Designer Drugs
• Cannabis
• Nicotine
• The Chemical Use History
• Love, Trust, and Commitment
• Addictive Relationships
• Self-Discipline
• Stress Management

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 5
12 Step Program and Lectures

• The Committee
• How to Help Clients Accept a Higher Power
• The Disease Concept
• Defense Mechanisms
• The Great Lie
• Normal Development
• Physical Addiction and Recovery
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Meetings

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 6
Special Problems and Adolescent Treatment

• The Psychiatric/Psychological Assessment
• The Depressed Client
• The Angry Client
• Personalities
• The Borderline Client
• The Narcissistic Client
• The Anxious Client
• Puberty
• Group Therapy
• Peer Pressure

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 7
The Family Program and The Clinical Staff

• The First Family Contact
• Common Family Problems
• How to Treat Family Members
• Psychologist/Psychiatrist
• Social Workers
• Nurses
• Staff-Client Problems
• Clinical Staffing

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 8
Continuing Care and Good Counselors

• Outpatient Discharge Criteria
• Inpatient Discharge Criteria
• How to Develop a Discharge Summary
• The Discharge Summary
• Aspects of Good Counseling

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 2

Upon successful completion of our Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1 and Level 2 courses, students may be prepared, in part, to sit for licensing and credentialing exams. Each state has its own regulations.

Internet Connection

• Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
  • Cookies MUST be enabled
  • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)

• Adobe PDF Reader

• QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
• Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
  • Cookies MUST be enabled
  • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Apple QuickTime Media Player