Discussion Board: Chemical Dependency Elective
Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Research 1 residential treatment center of your choice and take a position on whether or not you think the particular treatment protocols used there are applicable to recovering addicts. Complete the following:
• Provide details about each of the following:
o Treatment model
o Recovery and relapse prevention model
• Why is or why isn't this treatment effective for recovering addicts?
o Provide support for your position.
o If you think it is not effective, who do you think would do well with these types of interventions?
o Who do you think would not do well, and why?
• Do you think you can add to these interventions? If so, how?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.