This course provides an overview of the family systems approach to addiction counseling including analysis and examination of the relationship patterns that develop in families including multicultural families. The student will develop treatment strategies for assisting families and significant others during the stages of active addiction, addiction treatment, long-term recovery and relapse prevention using family-involved approaches. The student will learn techniques and strategies tailored to meet the various cultural challenges. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills course for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and Domain VC and VI of TAP 21 (Technical Assistance Publication Series: Addiction Counseling Competencies). Transfer credit: CSU.

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of C or “P” or better. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as ENGL R101.