Assignment task: Review theories that explain opioid addiction to illustrate the key concepts. Next, describe the impact of this substance use on the individual, family, and community by integrating relevant scholarly sources.
Q1. Describe at least two theories that help to explain what causes opioid addiction.
Q2. Describe the neurological and biological impact of the selected behavior.
Q3. What social and cultural issues impact the legal and social consequences of this behavior? How might the consequences differ depending on the client's age, race or ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic class?
Q4. How do these behaviors likely impact intimate and family relationships?
Q5. What model of addiction best describes the factors described?