Discussion
Discuss the nature and efficacy of pharmacotherapy (the paradoxical use of substances to treat substance abuse) in medical detoxification. Give pros and cons you see in this type of treatment.What role, if any, might pharmacotherapy have in non-medical models of substance abuse and treatment? What are the arguments AGAINST using pharmacological treatments in favor of counseling and related rehabilitation only? You may want to also consider different aspects of detox, inpatient, and outpatient treatments in this discussion.
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.