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    HS 177 - FAMILY DYNAMICS OF ADDICTION AND ABUSE

    Recent Professors
    J. Likens, P. Nematollah
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    A multifaceted study of substance use disorders (SUD) within the family and social systems including generational abusive acts of violence within the family system. Examines various theoretical models of addiction and the family systems theory in the context of understanding familial and generational patterns of SUD and the cycles of violence. Assessment, intervention, and treatment strategies are explored in the context of family systems. Letter grade only.
    Usually Held
    Thu 9:00am–11:50am, Wed 6:00pm–8:50pm