This assignment is three parts to include:

#1 an annotated bibliography

#2 an outline

#3 the final paper.

Here are some ideas for topics to write my paper on.

Pharmacological treatment for substance use disorders

The history of the increase in opiate addiction

Opiate replacement treatment approaches

Detoxification from alcohol and opiates -(I kind of like this one for the topic)

The psychopharmacology of methamphetamines

Or, maybe you could do a paper on medication assisted therapy. ( I kind of like this for a topic as well)

#1- Annotated Bibliography instructions.

Select a topic and compile a list of references that you will use to support the content of your "Research Paper" assignment. A minimum of six scholarly sources are required and cannot be more than 4 years old. You will also need to create a reference page for this annotated bibliography.

In a Word document, list the selected topic, the sources you selected, and provide a short description of 75-100 words for each source. Also, describe the relevance as to why you selected the sources, and how they will support your paper.

Refer to the resource, "Preparing Annotated Bibliographies," located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

#2- Outline instructions:

Create an outline for the final paper that follows standard outline formatting standards. Be sure to include the following in your outline to ensure the final paper addresses all required content:

Brief history of the drug

Psychopharmacology of the drug

Current trends or issues

Societal concerns or issues related to the topic

Significance or relevance of topic to the counseling profession

Any future implications

You will need a reference page for this as well.

#3-Final paper

At this point in the course, you should have an approved topic, an annotated bibliography, and an outline for your Final Research Paper.

Your research paper should be 1,500-2,000-words and reflect critical thinking and analysis.

Refer to the Academic Writing Guidelines Resource located in the Course Materials section for assistance with this.

You must have a minimum of six references to support your research that are not more than 4 years old. The references should be taken from the annotated bibliography that you completed earlier.

Your research paper should include information about the following:

Brief history of the drug

Psychopharmacology of the drug

Current trends or issues

Societal concerns or issues related to the drug

Significance or relevance of topic to the counseling profession

Any future implications

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.