Foundation Module- Adults and Family Members MASTER (None currently available)

Aim 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