Week 5 Discussion Questions

Week 5 Discussion Questions

Please include two references per questions

DQ1

What are some ways the experiences you had in your family of origin shaped your beliefs about addiction? What biases will you need to be mindful of when working with families struggling with addiction?

DQ 2

What are some ways in which drug tests can be used effectively in family addiction counseling? What considerations must be taken when incorporating drug tests in to family addiction treatment?

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DQ1
What are some ways the experiences you had in your family of origin shaped your beliefs about addiction? What biases will you need to be mindful of when working with families struggling with addiction?
I was brought up in a family whereby one of my family members was an addict and that opened my thinking about addiction because I got to understand the whole concept. I learned how to handle people with addiction, how they can be helped and some of the causes which might lead to addiction.

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