PSYC 323 — DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR
Learning Objectives & Matches
o Learn about addictions to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as the impact of these addictions on the body and mind.
Research the chemical effects of substances, such as drugs, serums, hormones, or food, on tissues or vital processes.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Diagnose and treat conditions such as chemical dependency, alcohol dependency, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) dementia, and environmental toxin exposure.
Develop or implement interventions to address behavioral causes of diseases.
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.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.
o Know disease concept and etiology of addiction.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Diagnose and treat conditions such as chemical dependency, alcohol dependency, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) dementia, and environmental toxin exposure.
Develop or implement interventions to address behavioral causes of diseases.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Perform epidemiological investigations of acute and chronic diseases.
Distinguish between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders, and diagnose appropriately.
Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
o Learn about both substance and process addictions.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
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.
Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
Consult or coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, speech pathologists, neuropsychologists, behavioral psychologists, social workers, or medical technicians.
Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.
Order drugs or devices necessary for study completion.
Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
o Understand the impact of addiction on families and society
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.
Collaborate with clients' families to implement rehabilitation plans, such as behavioral, residential, social, or employment goals.
Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.
Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other personal issues.
Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.