PSYC 483 – Substance Abuse
Prevention Theory and Application 1
Course Description:
This three-credit course provides a comprehensive overview of
substance abuse prevention theories and prevention programming
applications. Course topics include theories and models basic to
prevention, science-based prevention strategies and model programs,
strategic planning and outcome evaluation.
Instructor: John Miller
Address:
Health and Wellness
P.O. Box 642302
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-2302
e-mail:
jamiller@wsu.edu
Office Hours: Schedule directly with instructor by phone or by e-mail.
Required Texts:
·
SAMHSA/CSAP Prevention –
http://www.samhsa.gov/prevention/
·
SAMHSA/CSAP Prevention
Platform –
https://preventionplatform.samhsa.gov/Macro/CSAP/dss_portal/Templates_redesign/start.cfm
·
Office of National Drug
Control Policy: Principles of Prevention –
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/prevent/practice.html
·
Preventing Drug Use among
Children and Adolescents: A Research-based Guide for Parents,
Educators, and Community Leaders. Second Edition. (2003). National
Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH
Publication No. 04-4212 (A).
http://www.nida.nih.gov/Prevention/Prevopen.html
·
Science-based Practices 1-
A Guide to Science-based Substance Abuse Prevention
http://www.doe.in.gov/sdfsc/docs/GuidetoSci-BasedPrac1.pdf
·
Science-based Prevention
Practices 2 – Promising and Proven Science-based Prevention Programs
http://www.doe.in.gov/sdfsc/docs/GuidetoSci-BasedPrac2.pdf
·
Science-Based Prevention
Programs and Principles
http://www.preventionidaho.net/Documents/csapscience.pdf
·
Identifying and Selecting
Evidence-based Interventions for Substance Abuse Prevention
http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA09-4205/SMA09-4205.pdf
·
The National Cross-Site
Evaluation of High Risk Youth Programs: Overview
http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA00-3375/SMA00-3375.pdf
·
The National Cross-Site
Evaluation of High Risk Youth Programs: Understanding Risk,
Protection, and Substance Use Among High Risk Youth
http://www.doe.in.gov/sdfsc/docs/NatlCross-SitvalMonog2.pdf
·
The National Cross-Site
Evaluation of High Risk Youth Programs: Findings on Designing and
Implementing Effective Prevention Programs for Youth at High Risk
http://www.doe.in.gov/sdfsc/docs/NatlCross-SitvalMonog3.pdf
All required texts may be viewed and/or downloaded from the web sites provided.
You may also request these documents through the Idaho RADAR Center;
there may be a charge for copying and shipping. Contact the Center
and request the manual by phone – 208-426-3471 or 1-800-93RADAR,
e-mail –
RADAR@boisestate.edu, or on line through the Center’s web site –
http://hs.boisestate.edu/RADAR. Provide your name, address,
phone and e-mail address as well as the course title and
instructor.
Supplemental Readings:
·
Reducing Underage
Drinking: A Collective Responsibility. (2003). Institute of Medicine
National Research Council, The National Academies Press.
Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to
·
Describe various
theories and models basic to prevention programming.
·
Describe the
Institute of Medicine (IOM) Continuum of Care.
·
Describe the
principles, strategies and applications ser forth by the Center for
Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).
·
Describe a number of
science-based prevention strategies and model programs.
·
Describe the impact
of culture on ATOD use, abuse and prevention.
·
Recognize the
importance of designing and implementing prevention programs that
are developmentally and culturally appropriate.
·
Describe the process
of program planning, including problem identification, application
of a logic model, strategic planning, and outcome evaluation.
·
List and describe a
number of state and national prevention resources.
Course Objectives:
·
Read all assigned
readings and handout materials.
·
Participate in
discussions, demonstrations and exercises based on assigned
readings.
·
Complete assigned
exercises, quizzes, exams and papers.
Exercises:
Complete three practical exercises, which will be assigned during
the course to assist you in learning and understanding various
concepts. The exercises are worth 50 points each.
Exams:
Complete two
exams to demonstrate your mastery of the course information. The
exams are worth 100 points each and will be a combination of
short answer and essay questions.
Class Participation:
Participate in class discussions. Participation is worth 50
points.
Course Evaluation:
Final grades are determined as
follows – 90% and above = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, and so
Participation
50
Exercises
150
Exams
200
Total Points 400
Grading
Requirements
There
will be two exams in this course. Each exam will consist of
short answer and brief essay questions and will cover material only for sections
covered.
All exams will be open book and open note.
Each exam is worth 100 pts. In addition, three exercises will
be assigned during the course; each exercise is worth 50 pts.
A discussion section will be established for sharing information,
questions and answers; participation in discussion is worth 50 pts.
Grading
Midterm grades will be based on the number of points earned on the
first exam. Final grades will be based on all the exams and any
extra credit points I may give. Grades will be based on the
following scale. However, I will also curve the class
scores. Whichever is higher is what you will receive.
Greater than 89.9% = A
Greater than 79.9% = B
Greater than 69.9% = C
Greater than 65.9% = D
CHEATING / Plagiarism
If you cheat or plagiarize in this class and are caught, you will
receive and “F” for the course. In addition, your name will be given
to the University Judiciary Committee for additional sanctions. DON’T
CONSIDER CHEATING IN THIS CLASS.
