Drug Solvent and Alcohol Abuse
Level 4
 
Title of learning programme Drug Solvent and Alcohol Abuse Programme
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 20 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 200 *

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Introduction: What is Dependency or Addiction
2

Basic Counselling and Interview Skills
3

The Counselling Relationship and Motivational Skills
4

Drugs and the law – Counselling the Addicted
5

Comprehensive Information On Drugs – Part 1
6

Comprehensive Information On Drugs – Part 2
7 Best Counsellor Practice
8 Detoxification and Rehabilitation of the Opiates User
9

What Counsellors Should Know About Alcohol Addiction
10 Conducting the Diagnostic Interview – Part 1
11 Conducting the Diagnostic Interview – Part 2
12

Creating a Treatment Plan in Relation to Alcoholism
13

Treating the Individual (Phase 1)
14

In Patient Treatment Programme (Phases 2 & 3)
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Introduction: What is Dependency or Addiction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore what is meant by dependency.
LO2 Examine the role of self-esteem.
LO3 Analyse what are good detective skills.
 

Module 2 – Basic Counselling and Interview Skills.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe how counselling differs from other types of assistance.
LO2

Explore the vocabulary of counselling.
LO3

Identify an appreciation for listening skills.
LO4 Explore good interview skills
 
Module 3 – The Counselling Relationship and Motivational Skills.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce the importance of empathy.
LO2

Explore what is meant by trial and error.
LO3

Identify useful motivational skills.
LO4

Describe the factors that make the best counsellors.
 

Module 4 – Drugs and the law – Counselling the addicted.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the difficulties of counselling the drug abuser.
LO2

Introduce the effects of drugs.
LO3

List the different classifications of drugs.
LO4

Identify different counselling styles.
LO5

Evaluate counselling skills.
 

Module 5 – Comprehensive Information On Drugs – Part 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Analyse drug recognition.
LO2

Explore relapse prevention.
LO3

Explain record keeping.
 

Module 6 – Comprehensive Information On Drugs – Part 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the more commonly abused drugs.
LO2

Examine cravings and ways to get around them.
LO3

Introduce the ways of coping with drug related problems.
 

Module 7 – Best Counsellor Practice.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify what constitutes an abuse problem.
LO2

Explore the peripheral problems.
LO3

Introduce the golden rules of counselling.
LO4

Explain how to counsel when the drug ecstasy is concerned.
 

Module 8 – Detoxification and Rehabilitation of the Opiates User.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the concept of detoxification.  

LO2

Explain post-detoxification symptoms and their treatment.
LO3

Investigate relapse indicators.
LO4 Analyse how to cope with sleep problems.
 

Module 9 – What Counsellors Should Know About Alcohol Addiction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the therapeutic treatment philosophy.
LO2

Analyse a problem drinker vs. an alcoholic.
LO3

Investigate the different alcoholic classification systems.
LO4

Demonstrate the problem drinker’s problems.
LO5

Explain what tolerance means to the alcohol addict.
 

Module 10 – Conducting the Diagnostic Interview – Part 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the importance and stages of the diagnostic interview.
LO2

Evaluate interview techniques.
LO3

Analyse the alcoholic diagnostic interview and how it works.
 

Module 11 – Conducting the Diagnostic Interview – Part 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce the important factors to consider at the initial interview.
LO2

Explore the lines of questioning to discover what is important enough to your client to induce change.
LO3

Analyse the five diagnostic stages of alcohol abuse.
 

Module 12 – Creating a treatment Plan in Relation to Alcoholism.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the benefits of treatment.
LO2

Introduce what Alcoholics Anonymous has to offer.
LO3

Analyse the four aspects of recovery.
 

Module 13 – Treating the Individual (Phase 1).
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore the differences between drinkers.
LO2

Investigate how the treatment approach should vary according to the type of drinker.
LO3

Explore how the phases of recovery differ amongst individuals.
LO4

Analyse the concept of charting.
 

Module 14 – In Patient Treatment Programme (Phases 2 & 3).
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore optimal treatment plans for in/out patients.
LO2

Analyse techniques for assisting your client achieve abstinence.
LO3

Explore what it can mean to give up alcohol.

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