COUN 7730 - Addiction and the Family

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for graduate students interested in working in community based human service systems and school counseling positions. Although directly applicable for those interested in the field of alcohol and other drug rehabilitation treatment, the course material is also important for training professionals dealing with any target population. Characteristics and features discussed in this course are not limited to those individuals that have grown up in dysfunctional families associated to substance abuse or dependence but familial dysfunction in general. Characteristics of this type of role development can be found in any family with dysfunction and are precursors for multiple mental health diagnoses ranging from mood and affective disorders as well as axis to involvement or disorders or personality. Additionally, since substance abuse and addiction is inherent in all sectors of our society, it is imperative for human service professionals to develop a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent assessment and evaluation procedures relevant to working with the substance abuse population.