HLT 224 Addiction & Violence/Fam (WGS)

Prerequisites: PEH 100 or permission; and GSTR 110 (or waiver)

Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2013)

This course explores family dynamics from a family systems perspective and examines how those dynamics are affected by addiction and violence. Topics covered include: the development of family theories; the structure of a family system; the impact on children and their future relationships; the interplay between substance abuse and the family system; domestic violence; and trauma healing. Prevention, intervention, and treatment options for addictions will be emphasized. 1 Course Credit

Credits

1 Course Credit