Psy 425 (Chemical Dependency) Complete Class Week 1-5

PSY 425 (Chemical Dependency) Complete Class Week 1-5

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PSY 425 Week 1 Individual Past and Current Trends

Prepare a 750- to 1,050-word paper examining substance abuse trends in the United States. Include the following:

• Identify past and current trends of the use and abuse of substances in the United States.

• Discuss when the use of illicit drugs may be considered culturally appropriate (e.g., medicinal purposes, religious ritual).

• Analyze health and social problems in the United States that occur due to drug abuse and addiction (e.g., cocaine, ecstasy, prescription drugs).

Use at least two outside sources, such as articles from the University Library.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Discussion Questions:

• How does drug abuse affect the work place?

• Why do you think people are reluctant to confront illegal drug use in families or the workplace?

WEEK 2

PSY 425 Week 2 Individual Drug Profile Paper

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you identify abused substances and their various effects. Include the following:

• Explain the psychology and physiology of addiction.

• Identify specific drug substances covering the following categories: stimulants, depressants, narcotics, hallucinogens, and cannabis.

• Discuss the addiction potential of various abused substances, what effects they have, and withdrawal symptoms.

• Discuss how prescription drugs can be abused and lead to addiction.

Use at least three outside sources, such as articles from the University Library.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Discussion Questions:

• How has the perception of some drugs changed over time? How have some drugs become more or less socially accepted and in what context?

• What effect can drug use have on families? What resources...