Sinclair College Catalog

Skip to main content
Sinclair College

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
  • 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.
  • 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.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Health Sciences
  • Department: Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Virtual Learning
Online Learning with Meeting Times
Online
Faculty: Manuel
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets online during scheduled days and times, with additional online content. Check the schedule to confirm the days and times your class will meet online. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Restricted to MHT or PH Majors
Note: Webcam Required
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 5
Meets: M from 10:00AM to 12:40PM
Section: Y00
Open Seats: 5
Meets: M from
10:00AM to 12:40PM
Section: Y00
Virtual Learning
Online Learning with Meeting Times
Online
Faculty: Manuel
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets online during scheduled days and times, with additional online content. Check the schedule to confirm the days and times your class will meet online. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Restricted to MHT or PH Majors
Note: Webcam Required
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 10
Meets: TH from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: YN0
Open Seats: 10
Meets: TH from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: YN0