BH 133 SUD Adolescents and Families

5 credits

This course identifies the impact and dynamics of addiction on the family system, including role distortions, boundary diffusion, absence and neglect, and interference with healthy development. It includes skills for assessment and treatment for addiction with adolescent clients and their integration within the family unit. This course addresses the educational content specified in WAC 246-811-030 (3 M, N, and U).

Prerequisites: BH 113

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the impact of addiction on the family system, including roles, boundaries, relationships, and development during both active use and recovery
Explain the age-specific needs common to adolescents and how addiction may impact development into adulthood
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
Demonstrate skills necessary to successfully engage adolescent clients in the interview and assessment process
Explain the confidentiality regulations of Washington state and exceptions in how they apply to adolescents and families
Identify methods used to involve the family in the treatment and recovery of their family members with addiction, as well as for themselves
Demonstrate ability to assess and refer individuals, youth, and family members to appropriate resources to support and sustain recovery

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50