ADST 300 — SURVEY OF ALCOHOL/DRUG PROBLEMS
Learning Objectives & Matches
Recognize the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exists. (TF1: Competency 2)
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.
Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Study activities relating to narcotics, money laundering, gangs, auto theft rings, terrorism, or other national security threats.
Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.
Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and mental health conditions and the potential for medical and mental health conditions to coexist with addiction and substance abuse. (TF1: Competency 4)
Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.
Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
Diagnose and treat conditions such as chemical dependency, alcohol dependency, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) dementia, and environmental toxin exposure.
Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.
Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.