Consider the problem of substance use in America. In 1,250-1,500 words, do the following:
- Define substance use in your own words.
- Discuss why Americans seemingly have such a desire for illegal narcotics.
- Explain how treatment for substance use would be different if it was considered a disease versus a choice or behavior change.
- Examine if the theories of psychopathology adequately explain substance use.
Provide three to five peer-reviewed sources to support your claims.
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Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
MS Psychology, Forensics Psychology
5.3: Explain addictive behaviors and treatments
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