1.) In a final reflection, contemplate on what you have learned this semester. Go beyond the factual and reflect upon your learning journey this semester. How have your position, attitude, and beliefs about substance use changed this semester? Or, how have your position, attitude, and beliefs been reinforced? How do you anticipate using the knowledge and skills from this class in your career? Module topics (just to have an idea of what was learned and discussed throughout the semester) WeeK 1: What is addiction? Week 2: Functions and Structures of the Nervous System Week 3: Alcohol Week 4: Depressants and Inhalants Week 5: Opiates Week 6: Medication Assisted Treatment and Overdose Prevention Week 7: Stimulants Week 8:Psychedelics Week 9: Cannabinoids Week 10: Over the Counter and Performance-Enhancement Drugs Week 11: Drugs used to treat mental illness Week 12:Treatment of Substance use Disorder Week 13: Drug Control Policies 2.) In many places around the world, heroin users are able to inject safely in medically supervised settings, using clean needles, and with overdose-preventing medications available in case of emergency. Some view this as an important movement toward harm reduction, while others believe that this is enabling addiction. *** Based on what you know about substance use from this class (and perhaps others), where do you stand on this issue? Be sure to explain thoroughly 3.) Last, write a brief critique of the session, in which you respond to the following points: a.) A brief summary of the session b.) An analysis of the skills that you noticed, and an evaluation of how well they were used. c.) Two strengths that the counselor demonstrates in her skills d.) One significant weakness that you identified in the counselors skills. e.) One specific moment that you wanted the counselor to do something differently. Be specific, and describe what you would have done differently, and the outcome you think you would have gotten.
