Biological Basis of Addiction& Dingel (2015) presents the argument that the complexity of genetic and environmental contributions to addiction are often oversimplified in the media. The prevailing arguments may be distilled to explain addiction as either a lack of willpower or genetic fate. In your Substance Abuse and the Family text, Reiter (2019) discusses the […]
Category Archives: Psychology
Explain the strengths and limitations of the clinical assessments designed to evaluate the disorder.
Table of Contents Module Seven 7-2 Project Two 7-2 Project Two Bipolar is the psychological disorder chose Competency In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies: Describe various diagnoses of psychological disorders Explain the contributions and limitations of various methods of assessment of psychological conditions Compare various treatment approaches Scenario With […]
Discuss the information that you would like to have that would help you determine if Charlie’s diagnosis is accurate.
Week 3 Discussion Board Charlie, a six year old in the first grade, has just been diagnosed with ADHD by his family physician. Compose a list of three ways in which this diagnostic label could potentially alter the course of Charlie’s life. Discuss the information that you would like to have that would help you […]
What are the advantages and disadvantages of physiological measures, behavioral assessments, and self-report measures of pain?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of physiological measures, behavioral assessments, and self-report measures of pain the essay needs to answer: What are the advantages and disadvantages of physiological measures, behavioral assessments, and self-report measures of pain?
What do you think is important in using these types of medication successfully in the treatment of alcoholism?
The medications used to treat alcoholism, what are some obstacles that an alcoholic might encounter in regard to the use, etc. of this medication? What do you think is important in using these types of medication successfully in the treatment of alcoholism?
What are some of the benefits and drawbacks for not only the client, but also the community when using this type of treatment method?
In thinking about these medications methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and suboxone,summarize how aid the treatment of addiction in terms of mind, body, and spirit? What are some of the benefits and drawbacks for not only the client, but also the community when using this type of treatment method?
What are your impressions on why nicotine replacement therapy or prescription medications are not enough in preventing use? Despite the 50% decrease in use since 1965 reported by the CDC 201, this deadly substance is still legal and marketed nationwide.
Thinking about the treatment of tobacco, what are your impressions on why nicotine replacement therapy or prescription medications are not enough in preventing use? Despite the 50% decrease in use since 1965 reported by the CDC 201, this deadly substance is still legal and marketed nationwide. What are your impressions on why nicotine continues to […]
What do you think that this says about American society? As a result, more and more individuals are becoming addicted to prescription medications.
Thinking about American society, why do you think that using medication is the “answer” to addiction? What do you think that this says about American society? As a result, more and more individuals are becoming addicted to prescription medications. What are your thoughts on psychopharmacology for addictions in American society?
What was the main dependent variable(s) and how was it measured?
Answer the following questions concerning a peer-review journal article that is relevant to your research project. Article reviews should be 2 pages minimum (answers doubled spaced) to receive full credit and answers should be in your own words (not copied and pasted from the article) in complete sentences. You should complete the review in this […]
Identify other agencies that offer similar services, identify ineffective policies of your agency, and explore recommendations.
For students who are placed at an agency on-site or completing work remotely:Begin research on this agency. Present a detailed outline in PowerPoint of the major topics you will address in your in final project. Identify and explain at least three research questions relating to the specific services offered to your agency’s client population, identify […]
