Evaluate the impact of substance abuse on the family

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As always, this discussion will simulate a face to face discussion in a classroom. We will go through the questions as a group beginning with the first question. As we answer each of the questions, we will move to the next one together. Read what others have said and add to the discussion in a substantive manner. There is no "right" or "wrong" in discussion postings, but you should demonstrate an ability to relate the course materials to the discussion questions and your interactions with me and your classmates in an articulate, well-reasoned manner.

Begin by discussing the following question in your opinion and based on what we have learned over the past five weeks together.

1. This week, we are looking at addictions from the family perspective, including the person who is substance dependent/abusing as a part of the family. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Addiction is often described as a family disease. Please explain your opinion.

This week, we are reading about many different facets of addiction's impacts on families. We will be talking a great deal about codependence. Please review your Schwartz reading, a fictitious email in the addictions blog entitled, Codependent and Enabling Behaviors, which we will use as a case example in the readings-application portion of our discussion.

2. First, let's talk about co-dependence within the family. What roles does co-dependence play in the relationships between the substance abuser and family members? How might co-dependence manifest for different family members? Consider the relationships with significant others (spouses, partners, etc...), parents, children, and siblings? What elements of co-dependence do you see in the fictional email? How might you address the writer's concerns?

3. Now that we have explored what co-dependence is and how it is manifested in this email, let's talk about moving beyond co-dependence in supporting persons with abuse/dependence problems. How do we support someone without also not taking responsibility for their addiction and recovery? How do we support the family members? For example, if Worried Parent lived in your community, what resources would you recommend, and why those in particular?

4. Let's wrap up by applying what we have learned to Nic and his family. Nic's addictive process clearly affected himself and his family. What were the consequences of Nic's addiction on all of those around him - family, grandparents, girlfriend, friends, family friends, community members, other users? How were these impacts evidenced? As you engage in conversation, be sure to consider the impacts that the abuse had on the community. Explore the impacts on one or two relationships that struck you as compelling.

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This discussion will be evaluated using the SHS Undergraduate Discussion Rubric, that can be found in the Course Rubrics folder under the Start Here- Course Information Module area in the course.

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Module Outcomes that will be addressed in this activity include:
- Evaluate the impact of substance abuse on the family and community.
- Describe the role of co-dependence in the relationships between substance abuser and family members.
- Examine the consequences of growing up in a home where substance abuse is present.
- Evaluate sources of support available to family members.

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The paper is about how substance abuse is not a disease of the individual but of a family as whole. The paper brings to light how the families face such kinds of situations and also it makes for a disease for the complete family. The co dependence also makes the case worse and also how in a given example of Nic, his family and been dealing with this problem. The paper has been prepared in Microsoft office.

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As always, this discussion will simulate a face to face discussion in a classroom. We will go through the questions as a group beginning with the first question. As we answer each of the questions, we will move to the next one together. Read what others have said and add to the discussion in a substantive manner. There is no "right" or "wrong" in discussion postings, but you should demonstrate an ability to relate the course materials to the discussion questions and your interactions with me and your classmates in an articulate, well-reasoned manner.

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