Description:

This course explores the relationship between drugs and crime. Students will become familiar with the effects of drugs on the body. Interventions for individuals harmfully involved with drug use will be explored. Local and federal laws regulating substance use will also be examined. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Define the term drug and distinguish the levels of drug use.
2. List the major categories of drugs and explain their effects on the body.
3. Compare and contrast neurological, sociological and psychological theories of drug dependence.
4. Identify and interpret the components of substance abuse treatment
5. Analyze the different types of drug treatment programs.
6. Trace the history of drug use and the corresponding legislation.
7. Examine the relationship between drugs and crime
8. Assess trends in prevention, treatment and drug legislation.
9. Compare cultural differences in choice and use of chemicals.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Define drug and distinguish the levels of drug use.
   A.  Define the term drug.
   B.  Examine the drug abuse continuum
   C.  Estimate the extent of the drug problem
      1. Evaluate demographics
      2. Assess instruments used to measure the extent of use
II. List the major categories of drugs and explain their effects on the
body. 
   A. Define the Drug Classifications
      1. Explore and define opiates
      2. Explore and define depressants
      3. Explore and define stimulants
      4. Explore and define hallucinogens
      5. Explore and define designer drugs
      6. Explore and define inhalants
   B. Debate the misuse of legal drugs 
      1. Discuss the use of anabolic steroids.
      2. Assess the misuse of prescription drugs
   C. Diagram a neuron; define neurotransmitters; and explain their
purpose.
   D. Explain the reuptake process.
   E. Identify the rebound effect.
   F. Explain half-life as it relates to addictive substances
   G. Examine polydrug use and explain its consequences.
   H. Discuss tolerance and explain how it relates to drug dependence.
   I. Describe withdrawal as it relates to the major category of drugs.
   J. Define and explain FAS/FAE.

III. Compare and contrast three theories of drug use and dependence.
   A. Evaluate the neurological theories of drug use
   B  Describe the psychological theories of drug use
   C. Examine the sociological theories of drug use
   D. Explore the Disease concept of drug dependence

IV. Identify and interpret the components of substance abuse treatment
   A. Explain the transtheoretical model of Stages of Change as it relates
to drug 	dependence
   B. Demonstrate proficiency with Motivational Interviewing techniques.
   C. Distinguish between screening and assessment instruments and
identify 3 of each. 

V. Define the Role of HIV/AIDS
   A. Describe the prevalence and incidence.
   B. Discuss myth and facts about HIV and AIDS.
   C. Learn the risk factors and high-risk populations.

VI. Analyze the different types of drug prevention and treatment
programs.
   A. Describe the role of detox.
   B. Evaluate the pros and cons of outpatient programs
   C. Discuss the efficacy of residential treatment programs.
   D. Examine halfway houses and honor centers
   E. Review self-help groups
      1. Explain 12-step groups 
      2. List the types of meetings
      F.  Discuss the advantages & disadvantages of each type of
treatment
   G.  Discuss the certification process and standards for drug counselors
in Kansas 
   H. Discuss the certification process and standards for drug counselor
in Missouri

VII. Recognize Prevention, Confidentiality and Ethical Issues
   A. Discuss methods of ensuring confidentiality in compliance
regulations.
      1. Analyze the Confidentiality: 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part
2 (42 CFR), 
      2. Discuss the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 		
      3.  Explain HIPPA
   B. Demonstrate elementary skills in documentation.
   C. Develop insight in recognizing and successfully dealing with ethical
issues

VIII. Trace the history of drug use and the corresponding legislation.
   A. Examine the laws, demographics and sentences for various drug
classifications.
      1. Alcohol
         a. Discusss the Temperance movement
	 b. Critique the strategy of prohibition
      2. Opium
	 a. Examine morphine and heroin
	 b. Describe the Opium wars
      3. Marijuana
	 a. Outline early legislation
	 b. Debate the politics of marijuana legislation
      4. Methamphetamines
	 a. Trace current trends in production
	 b. Review current legislation
   B. Analyze the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of
1970
   C. Assess the impact of the War on Drugs
   D. Distinguish between legalization, decriminalization, and harm
reduction as they pertain to the legal system.
      1. Discuss the pros and cons of decriminalization 
      2. Critique harm reduction principles
   E. Evaluate the efficacy of DARE programs and discuss the implication
of research data concerning this program
   F.  Assess the incongruities between facts and current drug policies

IX. Examine the relationship between drugs and crime
   A. Analyze the business of drugs
      1. Discuss international and domestic drug trafficking.
      2. Describe the drug-terrorism connection
      3. Analyze the patterns of production and distribution for cocaine,
				    methamphetamines and opiates
   B. Examine drugs and law enforcement
      1. Discuss the mission of the following agencies as it relates to
drug use/sale: FBI, ATF, DEA, IRS.

X. Discuss drugs and corrections
   A. Analyze the purpose and function of drug courts
   B. Discuss the role of Community corrections and offender drug use
   C. Discuss the function of institutional drug counselors
   D. Explore the connection between drugs and crime

XI. Assess trends in prevention, treatment and drug legislation.
       A. Explore the methods of appropriate interaction with impaired
individuals by law 
            enforcement, corrections and the court. NEEDS TO BE RE-WORDED
       B.  Identify 4 exemplary models of drug prevention programs and
discuss current    
            prevention research.
       C. Examine drug abuse policy
	1. Critique the strategy of supply reduction 
		a. Assess criminal sanctions
		b. Discuss controlling drugs at their source
	2. Critique the strategy of demand reduction
		a. Examine drug testing
		b. Evaluate criminal prosecution
		c. Debate expanding treatment

 XII. Compare cultural differences in choice and use of chemicals and the
CJ system’s     
         response.
        A. Examine Drug Cultures of Ethnically Diverse Group
        B. Discuss how to approach culturally and ethnically diverse
populations’ use of   
             mood-altering substances. 

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

1. A minimum of three exams which will constitute at least 50% of the
final grade.  The exams will include questions of a factual, analytical
and evaluative nature.

2. Written research, analytical or evaluative assignments which will
constitute at least 25% of the final grade.

3. The remaining percentage will be left to the instructor’s discretion
for such items as participation in class discussion, group activities,
etc.

4. Evaluation criteria for writing:  complete, concrete, correct and clear
writing is a major goal for each project assigned.  In addition,
incorporation of the elements and characteristics of the specific type of
writing is expected.

Caveats:

1. Students will need basic word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of some papers, exercises and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.