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SHS 226 - Addiction and Youth and Family Systems



5.0 Credits
Identifies impact and dynamics of addiction on the family system, including role distortions, boundary diffusion, absence and neglect, and interference with healthy development. Includes skills for assessment and treatment for addiction with adolescent clients and their reintegration back into the family unit.
Prerequisite SHS 104 and SHS 114.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the impact of addiction on the family system, including roles, boundaries, relationships, and development during both active use and recovery.
  2. Explain the age-specific needs common to adolescents and how addiction impacts development into adulthood.
  3. Identify current screening instruments used for assessment of addiction in youth and describe client placement according to ASAM criteria as it applies to this population.
  4. Demonstrate skills necessary to successfully engage adolescent clients in the interview and assessment process.
  5. Explain confidentiality regulations of Washington state and exceptions in how they apply to adolescents and families.
  6. Identify methods used to involve the family in the treatment and recovery of their family members with addiction, as well as for themselves.
  7. Demonstrate ability to assess and refer individuals, youth, and family members to appropriate resources to support and sustain recovery.



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