Course Code: REL-HHS-0-IPSUD-V2
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 7/31/2021
Learning Objectives:
Identify characteristic patterns of interaction within a family whose members misuse alcohol or illicit substances.
Describe how substance use impacts the biological, emotional, and social health of someone who is using.
Describe how substance use in parents can impact their children’s biological, emotional, and social development.
Describe appropriate treatment interventions for people who are using, their partners, and their children.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Scope and Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders
A. Meet Alan
B. How Many Children are Impacted by Parental Substance Use?
C. What is an Alcohol or Substance Use Disorder?
D. Severity Matters
E. Substance Use Disorders in the U.S.
F. Substance Use Prevalence by Race and Ethnicity
G. Substance Use in the LGBT Community
H. Substance Use Prevalence by Geographic Location
I. Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
J. What Does This Mean for My Work?
K. Quick Check
L. How Addiction Works
M. Remember Alan?
N. Summary
Section 3: Impact of Parental Substance Use Disorders on Child Development
A. Meet Max
B. The Opioid Epidemic and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
C. Impact of Parental Drug and Alcohol Use
D. Quick Check
E. Impact of Parental Substance Use on Young Children
F. Impact of Parental Substance Use on Adolescents
G. Children’s Vulnerability and Resilience
H. Review
I. Summary
Section 4: Impact of Substance Use on Family Dynamics
A. Meet Cara
B. How Does Parental Substance Use Impact a Family?
C. ACEs Study
D. Parental Substance Use Impact on Household Dynamics
E. Family Dynamics
F. Roles of Children in Addicted Homes
G. Parentification
H. Child Maltreatment
I. Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
J. Separation and Loss/Attachment
K. Child Protective Services
L. Remember Cara?
M. Summary
Section 5: Treatment and Hope
A. Meet Cheryl
B. Treatment for Parents with Substance Use Disorders and Their Children
C. Motivation and the Stages of Change
D. Screening and Education
E. Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions
F. Attachment-based Parenting
G. Trauma-Focused CBT
H. Alateen
I. Alanon and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)
J. Review
K. Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations!
Staff Writer: Naju Madra, M.A.
Naju Madra, M.A. is an internal subject matter expert and clinical content writer for Relias' Behavioral Healthcare library. She earned her Master's degree in Psychology with specific study in neuropsychological assessment for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. She brings with her a wealth of experience in clinical assessment, along with expertise in large-scale clinical research project management, recruitment, training, as well as in-person and web-based curriculum development.
In addition to scholarly activities such as writing manuals and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, Ms. Madra has over 15 years of behavioral healthcare experience ranging from crisis counseling and job coaching for individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders, to community college instruction, and trauma specialist at the Veterans Health Administration. In her current role, Ms. Madra has contributed authorship to over 100 behavioral healthcare course offerings for both licensed and non-licensed professionals in the Health & Human Services market.
Disclosure: Naju Madra, M.A. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Instructor: Stacy Agosto, M.A., LCSW
Stacy Agosto, M.A., LCSW is a subject matter expert on substance use in the LGBT community. She earned her Master's degree from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. She has worked for large, urban LGBT community health organizations where she has managed and developed substance use disorder programming and supervised teams of licensed clinicians. During that time she has also worked as a clinician providing individual and group therapy to LGBT substance users. She is currently employed at a Federally Qualified Health Center specializing in healthcare for the LGBT community, where she oversees all substance use programming and provides supervision for a team of substance use therapists. Ms. Agosto has extensive experience working with gay men who use crystal meth, and she has been sought out by media outlets and other professionals for her expertise in this area.
Disclosure: Stacy Agosto, M.A., LCSW discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Howard Brown Health as Salaried Employee
Staff Writer: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH
Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services.
Disclosure: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner, Intermediate level Social Workers; Entry level Psychologists; Entry, Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Entry, Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.