Paper Homework
Several models are prominent in the field of addictions; these models include the medical model, moral model, and the biopsychosocial model. A particular model advocated by an addictions professional will influence the professional's choices of assessment methods and treatment of addiction.
To prepare:
o Consider the following definition of addiction by Michael Miller, M.D., former president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine: "At its core, addiction is not just a social problem or a moral problem or a criminal problem. It is a brain problem whose behaviors manifest in all these others areas...The disease is about brains, not drugs. It is about underlying neurology, not outward actions" (as cited in Nordqvist, 2011).
Homework Directions:
i. Review the articles by Volkow and Koob, Nordqvist, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine
ii. Research two articles that support or refute this position.
iii. Examine Miller's statement and, based on your research, identify which model it reflects and the implications for the assessment process.
Submit a 2 to 4 pages paper that includes the following:
i. A brief description of the articles you chose and an explanation of their significance to Miller's definition
ii. An explanation of the model reflected in Miller's statement and its implications for the assessment process
iii. An explanation of the controversy that exists between models of addiction and their effects on assessment
iv. An explanation of the relationship between the models of addiction and assessment processes
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) 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.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.