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Nov 04, 2026
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HUMS 210 - Issues of Substance Abuse in Family Systems
PREREQUISITES: HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services , HUMS 102 - Helping Relationship Techniques , HUMS 113 - Substances and Addictions or CRIM 171 - Drugs and Justice .
PROGRAM: Human Services
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 48
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2024
This course is designed to enhance understanding of the profound impact addiction has on the family system and to equip students with the knowledge and skills to support families in the recovery process. Students will explore the dynamics of addiction within families, including the roles family members often adopt, patterns of enabling and codependency, and the intergenerational effects of substance use disorders. The course emphasizes evidence-based approaches to working with families, including family therapy models, psychoeducation, and strategies for fostering healthy communication and resilience. Topics also include the role of cultural, social, and economic factors in shaping family experiences with addiction, as well as ethical considerations and best practices for engaging families as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Course meets some of the academic requirements toward state addictions licensure and may meet the educational requirements from other industry certifications.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Analyze the impact of addiction on the family system, focusing on how family dynamics, roles, and relationships are affected by substance use disorders.
- Examine the critical role of the family system in the recovery process, understanding how family support, involvement, and structure contribute to long-term recovery outcomes.
- Develop and describe strategies to effectively engage family members in the recovery process, including building trust, promoting open communication, and reducing barriers to participation.
- Evaluate and analyze family-based interventions, such as family therapy, interventions for enabling behaviors, and psychoeducational approaches, aimed at encouraging individuals with substance use disorders to seek and maintain treatment.
- Discuss practical techniques to assist families in recovering from the emotional, psychological, and relational effects of addiction, focusing on rebuilding trust, fostering healthy coping mechanisms, and enhancing family resilience.
- Examine the relationship between substance use disorders and domestic violence, exploring how addiction can contribute to the cycle of abuse, and identify effective intervention strategies for addressing both issues simultaneously in treatment.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- The Community Reinforcement and Family Training Approach
- Enabling and Codependent Behaviors
- The Johnson Institute’s Model of Intervention
- Family Disease Model
- Adaptive Roles to Cope with an Addicted Parent
- Adult Children of Alcoholics Movement
- Family Systems Model
- ARISE Intervention Model
- Culturally Competent Family Interventions
- Power and Control Wheel
- Al anon
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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