MHT 2235 Family Dynamics of Addiction

Impact of substance use disorders on individual family members and overall family functioning. Focuses on the nature of addiction as a disease, its progression, symptoms and treatments. The nature of codependency is discussed. Insight is gained by the students regarding their biases about the disease of addiction.

Prerequisites: MHT 1130 and Restricted to Majors

Course Outcomes

• Identify the roles played by family members and the stages of family dysfunction.
• Identify addiction as a family disease and develop awareness of the role the family plays in treatment and recovery.
• Challenge present views about and gain insight into one's own personal family dynamics as it relates to helping clients.
• Identify the components and terminology related to the addictive process and family dynamics of addiction.

Credit Hours: 3

• Classroom: 3 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No