Progress Notes

Volume 10-Number 1 August, 2011 Circulation 400

College of Professional Studies Human Services Department

A newsletter for Alcohol and Drug Counseling Students

The Human and Economic Cost of Alcohol Use in Minnesota

Highlights: The annual economic costs associated with alcohol use are $5.06 billion, according to a report by the Minnesota Department of Health published this year. This amounts to over $975 for every man, woman, and child in the state each year. These costs are 17 times greater than the $296 million in tax revenues collected from alcohols sales! Cost of alcohol use: The vast majority, 73% of the costs associated with alcohol use was attributed to lost productivity. Most of this was due to alcohol-related illness and death due to alcohol use. Healthcare expenditures for the medical consequences of alcohol use and treatment amounted to nearly one million dollars each year. Other costs are as a result of damage to property, vehicle crashes, fire destruction, welfare and justice system costs. Consequences of alcohol use: Excessive alcohol consumption is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US. There were 1150 Alcoholattributable deaths in MN in 2007. Alcohol use contributes to a number of negative consequences, including: Falls, burns, drowning, motor vehicle crashes, homicide, suicide, chronic diseases and alcohol related birth defects. Drinking patterns in MN: Adults: 20 percent of MN adults reported binge drinking (consuming 5 or more drinks on any one occasion in the past month). 5 percent of MN adults report heavy drinking (consuming more than two drinks per day for men and more than one drink per day for women) in the past month. The 18 to 25 year old age group is more likely to report this. Adolescents: Nearly one fifth (19%), of 9th graders and 41% of 12th graders report consuming alcoholic beverages on at least one occasion in the past 30 days. These Minnesota 12th graders are drinking at a rate as high as other 12th graders nationally. 10% of 9th graders and nearly a forth (24%) of 12th graders reported binge drinking (consuming 5 or more drinks in a row on any occasion in the past 2 weeks). Nearly one fifth (19%) of 12th graders reported driving a motor vehicle after using alcohol and other drugs. Many of these students use in their cars. Additional Information: A full report, The Human and Economic Cost of Alcohol Use in Minnesota, is available from the Minnesota Department of Health. www.health.state.mn.us

Inside this issue:

Cost of Alcohol use in MN MARRCH Conference article Alcohol and Drug Student Club Introducing New Staff 1 2 2 3

Notes from the Faculty

Upcoming Conferences BBHT Changes Class offerings

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MARRCH Spring Conference 2011

Minnesota Association Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH) held its annual spring conference on April 2930, 2011 and Metro State was able to sponsor the attendance of 7 students. MARRCH is a statewide organization in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling field and attendance to the conference was a unique opportunity for student to increase their knowledge and skills while networking with professionals in the field. This years conference was on Motivational Interviewing, which is a leading technique in our field of study. The presenters were knowledgeable, and we were given opportunities to practice the skills through role play. The material supplemented what we have been learning in classes, and will be highly relevant as we enter internships and later careers. Some students were able to make connections that may lead to an internship; others found material that is relevant in their current positions. In addition to learning about motivational interviewing, the setting was beautiful and peaceful. It was rejuvenating after a long winter and school year to be in the woods, near a lake at the beautiful Grand View Lodge. The accommodations were conveniently near the conference and amply fit our needs. My favorite part of the conference was getting to know my fellow classmates better, as well as networking with the student club from MCTC. Attending the conference was both professionally and personally enriching, and has given me a more rounded view of the Alcohol and Drug Counseling field. Submitted by Chanda Palacios

Alcohol and Drug Counseling Student Club

State of the ADC Club: By Alex Davis President The Alcohol & Drug Counselor Student Club has always been an important place for ADC majors, our group advisor and university to have a platform to collaborate on a wide range of activities and potential/current issues we face as students. It gives us the opportunity to have a unified voice in addressing all current and future activities the club is or may be involved in, as well as any concerns students may have regarding student life, learning, and perspective professional careers. We are dedicated to helping all find success within every aspect of our lives. As it stands today, our club is in the process of building a foundation that ensures a productive, ethical, compassionate, and civically minded organization that best represents our ADC student body, Metropolitan State University, and the greater community. We are avidly engaged in providing learning and growth opportunities for club members via conferences, community & campus events, and collaborating in the community to raise awareness of a wide range of community issues/needs. Recently, the club sent 7 members to the Spring MARRCH conference, and we are currently looking to sponsor and support multiple recovery community events during recovery month in September as well as send students to the National conference on Drug Addiction. Attendance to the Fall MARRCH Conference is also in the works and is an important opportunity for all ADC majors to take advantage of. All of the above activities are just samples of what is on deck for the next 3 months. Keep an eye out for other great activities we may be a part of this coming year. This is only the beginning of our journey together, and my hope is we all find what we seek in life, and follow the path forged out of empathy and knowledge.

Student Club Meeting Dates Location: Library, room 301 Time: 4:30-6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18th Thursday, September 8th Thursday, October 20th Thursday, November 17th and Thursday, December 14th A light dinner will be provided! Email Alex Davis davial@go.metrostate.edu for more info. 2

Faculty Focus
Judy Hanson has been the Chemical Health Coordinator for Wayzata Public Schools for 14 years. She is a licensed social worker and a Certified Prevention Professional. She earned her Masters in Education from the University of St. Judy Hanson Thomas. Judy previously worked in student assistance for Kasson-Mantorville School District. Before that, Judys background was in Corrections, working at the federal prison in Rochester in the CD unit, being a Probation officer and interning at St. Croix Camp with juveniles. She loves the prevention field and also loves the outdoors and cabin life: boating, swimming, reading knitting and good ole family time! She is well-respected in our field and works at making a difference in the lives of teens! Judy will be teaching HSCD 306 Prevention of Substance Abuse in the fall. Jamie Hedin is the Chemical Health Specialist at Roseville Area Schools. Jamie is a licensed drug counselor and a Certified Prevention Professional. She earned her Masters degree in Addiction Studies at Hazelden Graduate School. Jamie Hedin Her experience in the filed includes the StepUP program at Augsburg College where she was a counselor at the recovery residence. She was also a counselor at Pride Institute before she began her present job in Roseville. Jamie loves yoga and playing volleyball. She has travelled the world extensively and her favorite destinations are Egypt, Italy and Istanbul. She loves walking, laughing and spending time with friends. Throughout her career she has learned the importance of educating children early and often to enhance protective factors against substance abuse. Jamie will be teaching HSCD 306 Prevention of Substance Abuse in the Fall.

Academic Advising Support

Karin Jax, M.S., L.A.D.C. joined the College of Professional Studies, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Community Faculty in February as an Academic Advisor. She comes to us with many years of counseling experience. Most recently, she was the Chemical Health Specialist for Robbinsdale Area Schools for 13 years, where she worked with at-risk students and their families. She is available two days a week to meet with students, focusing on incoming students as well as answering general program questions. Students can contact Wanda at 651-793-1342 to schedule an appointment with one of our Academic Advisors. Karin can be contacted directly at 651-793-1363 or by email at karin.jax@metrostate.edu.
Karin Jax

Notes From the Faculty

1. HSER 350 Issues in Adolescent Counseling has been added to the list of approved Alcohol and Drug Counseling Major electives. To see the list of all approved electives, refer to page 9 in your Student Handbook. 2. Deborah Mosby will be making a presentation at the National conference on Addiction Disorders in San Diego, CA on September 19th from 2:304:00 p.m. She will be presenting The Impact of Experiential Education and Health Realization on Practicum-Based Curriculum. 3. We have added new Faculty: Julie Rohovitshe will be teaching Practicum I & II (HSCD 380, 390) Amanda Richardsshe will be co-teaching SR-Seminar (HSCD 450) Todd Mullikenhe will be co-teaching Co-occurring Disorders (HSCD 309) Please give them a warm welcome when you encounter them!

Fall Educational Conferences

42nd Annual MARRCH conference September 13-15, 2011. St. Paul RiverCentre. For further information, visit http://www.marrch.org 2nd Annual National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCDA) September 17-21, 2011. San Diego, CA. For further information, visit http://www.nationalconferenceonaddictiondis orders.com 37th Annual Program Sharing Conference on Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention. October 2728, St. Cloud Rivers Edge Convention Center. For further information, visit http://www.emprc.org/ps2011

BBHT Changes
Changes to Licensure Law: This session, the Minnesota Legislature made changes to Minnesota Statue Chapter 148C (LADC Counselor Licensure Law). Effective August 1st, 2011, here are some highlights:

Streamlines the license renewal process. Changes the continuing education requirements for Human Diversity to 9 hours and Professional Ethics to 3 hours, every 2 years. Revises the Code of Ethics for Alcohol & Drug Counselors to be more consistent in format with other health care professions. The changes will NOT require additional fees.

According to Kari Rechtzigel, Executive Director of BBHT (Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy), the goal of these changes were to clarify and simplify existing statutory and rule language to make operations more efficient. We removed confusing, obsolete, repetitive and unnecessary language. This makes BBHT more consistent with other health licensing boards. For more information go to the BBHT website: http://www.bbht.state.mn.us/

2011-2012 Course List

Course Number HSCD 300 HSCD 200 Course Name Chemical Dependency Concepts Pharmacology of Drug Abuse Semester All Spring/Fall Summer HSER 355 Introduction to Human Services All Day Monday Wednesday Wednesday 2 sections each semester Saturday Time 6:009:20 p.m. 6:009:20 p.m. 1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. See online schedule 8 classes from 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. HSER 353 HSER 395 HSCD 303 HSER 348 Social Casework Methods Human Services and Diversity Cultural Aspects of Chemical Dependency Group Counseling All Friday 5:00 9:00 p.m. All All All 2 sections each Semester 2 sections each Semester Tuesdays See online Schedule See online Schedule 6:00 p.m.9:20 p.m.

HSER 346

Counseling and Interviewing Skills

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Course Number HSCD 309 HSCD 302 HSCD 400 HSCD 450

Course Name Co-occurring disorders: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Chemical Dependency Assessment And Diagnosis Best Practices in Alcohol and Drug Counseling Senior Seminar: Alcohol and Drug Counseling

Semester All Spring/Fall Summer All All

Day Monday Wednesday Wednesday Friday Wednesday

Time 6:009:20 p.m. 6:009:20 p.m. 1:005:00 p.m. Every Other 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. 6:009:20 p.m.

Practicum Courses: HSCD 320 HSCD 380 HSCD 390 Pre-Practicum Alcohol and Drug Counseling Practicum #1 Alcohol and Drug Counseling All Tuesday All All Tuesday Tuesday Every other 4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m. Every other 6:009:20 p.m. Every other