Homework: Addiction Studies
This homework is a 6 to 8 pages questionnaire regarding addiction. I am offering $10 per page + $20 for a literature review. Please DO NOT accept this task if you can not complete it within the time frame allotted.
Research and Reflection Paper
Students are required to answer each question listed in the outline below in paragraph form. Suggested length 4 to 6 pages for Undergraduate students and 6 to 8 pages.
o Discuss why understanding the history and scope of substance abuse and addiction is important?
o Discuss the term Biopsychosocial-spiritual in terms of assessing and treating those suffering with addiction.
o Select three commonly used drugs and discuss how they are used and their dangers and complications to treatment.
o Discuss the Stages of Change and why this model is used within the addiction field and how it can be applied in other disciplines.
o Describe the clinical difference between a mild substance use disorder and a severe substance use disorder and explain the treatment implications.
o Discuss the key concepts of support groups and how would you incorporate it into treatment plan.
o Select one treatment approach designed to address issues related to substance abuse and addiction and discuss its efficacy (pros and cons).
o Discuss the idea of "Appropriate level of care" and its importance to treatment outcomes.
o Discuss the concept of "Prevention" in substance abuse treatment in terms of target population and outcomes.
o Discuss the importance of a "Comprehensive Assessment" in substance abuse treatment.
o Complete a literature review regarding current trends in addictions treatment relating to the knowledge base of substance abuse and treatment.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.