You are working in an adolescent/adult treatment center. Your goal is to develop a brochure for parents, friends, and family about the warning signs of a developing substance problem. You must first research the warning signs and symptoms of drug abuse and addiction.
Assignment Guidelines
- Using the library, course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the warning signs of drug abuse and the symptoms of drug addiction.
- Address the following in 750-1,000 words:
- Are the warning signs of drug abuse different for each substance? Explain.
- Be sure to provide examples to support your arguments.
- Are the symptoms of drug addiction different for each substance? Explain.
- Be sure to provide examples to support your arguments.
- Are there any general guidelines to follow with regard to recognizing these warning signs and symptoms? Explain.
- What should a parent do if they suspect drug use or drug abuse/addiction? Explain.
- What methods could be utilized? Explain.
- When should external treatment be sought? Why?
- You are required to use at least three (3) legitimate scholarly sources.
- Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.