Homework: Scholar Practitioner Project- Chemical and Behavioral Addictions
Many individuals who seek treatment for a chemical addiction may have an unidentified behavioral addiction as well, or it might be the other way around. It is not uncommon for individuals to experience chemical and behavioral cross-addictions, replacing one addiction with another. Some treatment approaches may be appropriate for both chemical and behavioral addictions, but some may not.
For this Homework, review this Resources. Reflect on the characteristics of chemical and behavioral addictions. Examine the similarities and differences between chemical and behavioral addictions. Consider challenges in treatment for chemical and behavioral addictions.
Task
In 800 Words paper, address the following:
1) Select two chemical addictions and two behaviors of addiction and describe the symptoms of each.
2) Explain the similarities and differences between the chemical and behavioral addictions that you chose.
3) Explain how these similarities and differences pose a challenge for addiction professionals in making treatment decisions.
4) Explain any insights you gained as a result of analyzing the similarities and differences between chemical and behavioral addictions.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) 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.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.