There are many different theories regarding the reasons that people become aIDicted to drugs and engage in substance abuse. Different theories may emphasize the
biological, social, or psychological aspects of substance abuse. You are asked to compare two
Paper instructions:
There are many different theories regarding the reasons that people become aIDicted to drugs and engage in substance abuse. Different theories may emphasize the
biological, social, or psychological aspects of substance abuse. You are asked to compare two different theories of drug dependence. Some examples of these theories
are the disease model, physical dependence model, and positive reinforcement model. You may also research other theories that aIDress the question of why certain
people become aIDicted to licit or illicit drugs. Choose two of the theories of aIDiction and write a report that covers the following information:
A brief explanation of each theory
Your evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of each theory
Identify drug-aIDiction treatment approaches compatible with each theory
Use the Internet and Library databases in your research. Be sure to cite all references.
