Foundation Module- Adults and Family members

Aims Of The Course

This course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to support adults and other family members who are affected by someone else’s substance misuse/addiction.

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify the reasons why people may use substances
Describe how addiction and dependence can develop
Explain the potential impacts of addiction on the individual and the family
Describe the theories surrounding the development of addiction
Differentiate between the Disease, Choice, and Trauma/Attachment Models of addiction
Explain the difference between dependence and addiction
Identify elements that should be considered when choosing substance misuse interventions
Identify common treatment approaches/modalities
Describe the Stepped Care Model used in Northern Ireland