Problem: A Disease of Obsession
Write a 2 page paper that addresses the following:
a) Provide two examples of how symptoms of a co-occurring disorder may influence efforts to stop the abuse of a substance.
b) Describe the symptoms and how substance abuse or an addictive behavior might temporarily counteract the symptoms of the co-occurring disorder.
c) Explain how the development of a ritual around substance abuse or addictive behavior can be used to strengthen an addiction or be used to treat an addiction.
d) Explain why the type of substance or other obsession is relevant when it comes to the disease of addiction itself.
e) Describe three examples of how an individual's addiction might impact others or society.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.