IS A SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDER A DISEASE?

 

Comer, R. J. (2014). Abnormal psychology (8th ed.). New York, NY: Worth.

Chapter 12, “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders”

http://www.samhsa.gov/index.aspx

 

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/

 

Must use the above references in paper

Must be 2 full pages APA Format

Follow professors instructions to a tee

 Analyze these controversial issues, based on both your own experiences and your work with this week’s required Learning Resources. In your assignment, do the following:

• Present an argument for your stance with respect to the first controversial issue regarding substance-related disorders: Is it possible for individuals with substance-related disorders, such as those who abuse alcohol, to moderate their drug use instead of taking the abstinence approach to treatment? Support your argument with evidence from this week’s required Learning Resources.
• Present an argument for your stance with respect to the second controversial issue—namely, is a substance-related disorder a disease? Again, support your argument with evidence from this week’s required Learning Resources