ADA 6410 - Addiction in Family Systems

This course will examine how substance use disorders affect family members, couples, and significant others as well as how they impact and influence the user. In addition, the models of diagnosis, assessment tools, and methods of intervention for these groups will be identified and discussed. Strategies and behaviors that family members, couples, and significant others must adopt in order to assist in sustaining recovery and healthy relationships will be outlined.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to graduate students only.