Question 1

Discuss the importance of treating substance use disorders with a family systems approach. Why would treatment not be effective if you do not include the family?

Include one different peer supported scholarly source to support your response for each question. Cite any scholarly references accordingly using in-text citations and a reference list. 

This discussion question meets the following NASAC Standards:

6) Appreciate the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process.

95) Understand the characteristics and dynamics of families, couples, and intimate dyads affected by addiction.

96) Be familiar with and appropriately use models of diagnosis and intervention for families, couples, and intimate dyads, including extended, kinship, or tribal family structures.

97) Facilitate the engagement of selected members of the family, couple, or intimate dyed in the treatment and recovery process.

98) Help members of the family, couple, or intimate dyed understand the interaction between their system and addiction.

99) Help families, couples, and intimate dyads adopt strategies and behaviors that sustain recovery and maintain healthy relationships.

104) Describe how addiction affects families and significant/concerned others.

Question 2

From TIP #39, Chapters 3 and 4, select a concept that you find interesting. What is the concept and how is this concept important in your future counseling practice? Discuss and give examples of how you may apply the concept in your counseling.