CED 5274 - Substance Abuse in Family Systems (3)

When Offered: Spring
An examination of the range of substance abuse issues impacting the family system. Topics will include etiology of substance abuse and addiction within the family, impact upon members of the system and its dynamics, intervention and treatment approaches, and long-term recovery issues. Special attention will be given to the topics of co-dependency and core issues of adult children of dysfunctional families.
Prerequisites: MFT 5270, CED 5560, or permission of the instructor.