Become familiar with culturally competent models of diagnosis and intervention for families and adolescents, as well as build an understanding for the dynamics among family members.

 
Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the characteristics & dynamics of families & adolescents affected by substance abuse.
• Become familiar with the appropriate models of intervention and the use of those interventions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the interaction that occurs between the family system and substance abuse.
• Learn adolescent developmental issues and their impact on the treatment process.