Assignment

This is a two-part assignment. Part A will help you identify the multifaceted nature of drugs. In Part B, you will then be able to identify what addiction is. How does addiction impact an individual, a family system and a community? What are some possible solutions to address this issue? What are the limitations in treatment?

Part A

Discuss the effects of different substances that can lead to addiction.

Select five substances and create a chart summarizing the effects. The chart must include the following elements:

• The type of drug and the class it is part of: For example, cocaine is a stimulant
• Effects on the brain
• Effects on the body
• How it is likely to influence behavior
• Effects of long-term use

Part B

Compare two models of conceptualizing addiction.

Write a 700 word paper briefly describing the models. Discuss how they are synergistic, or how they take competing views.

Include a summary about which theory you feel is most useful for helping intervene on addiction.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.