SOC 161 - Chemical Dependency and the Dysfunctional Family

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course examines the way alcoholism and drug abuse begin with a family, how they aff ect family life, the diff erent types of family treatment off ered, and the diffi cult process of recovery. Comparisons will be made between alcoholic and drug abusing families, and families suff ering from other types of diffi culties. Role playing, family sculpting and other experimental approaches will be used to aid in teaching.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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