Know Your Syllabus
What two assignments are due September 1?
Selection of Project Paper + Confidentiality Agreement.
What chapter should you read before next class?
Chapter 1.
What does SUD stand for?
Substance Use Disorder.
Finish the phrase: Participation > _______.
Perfection.
When is Journal Entry #1 due?
September 8.
Name one of the three psychoactive drug presentation categories.
Uppers, Downers, or All Arounders.
True or False: Anyone who uses a substance has a SUD.
False
Finish the phrase: Curiosity > _______.
Assumption.
Which group presents first, and when?
Uppers — September 29.
On what date is there no class because of Election Day?
November 3.
True or False: A legal substance can contribute to a SUD.
True.
What is our confidentiality expectation?
No names and no identifying details.
What chapters are covered on Quiz #1?
Chapters 1–2.
What paper is due November 24?
Recovery/Mutual-Support Meeting Observation Paper.
Name one factor that could influence a person’s relationship with substances.
Family, heredity/genetics, environment, peers/social factors, mental health, trauma, access, culture, or development.
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If you do not understand something, what is one productive thing you can do?
ask a question, contact the instructor, review instructions, or use course resources.
ask a question, contact the instructor, review instructions, or use course resources.
What is the last day of regular instruction?
December 8.
hat chapters are covered on the final quiz?
Chapters 9–10.
Why might “What’s wrong with you?” and “What happened to you?” lead to different conversations?
Open response. Look for judgment vs. curiosity, context, empathy, and understanding behavior rather than labeling the person.
Name one strength identified tonight that could help a student succeed in college.
Answer comes from the Strength + Growth board; accept a reasonable strength shared by the class.