2024-2025 Official General Catalog
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ASA 230 - Family Issues in Chemical Dependency
This course will introduce family theory including systems, structural, and experimental models. Critical issues involving family roles and dynamics specific to families with substance abuse issues will be emphasized. In addition, the ethical practice of assessment and intervention with families will be explored.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Evaluate theoretical perspectives of family therapy and how they apply to treatment of substance use disorders.
- Describe and apply the main steps in intervention and treatment planning with a family that has substance use disorders.
- Identify common treatment issues among diverse family structures.
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