Being self-aware and recognizing how you conceptualize the etiology of addiction is essential for all clinicians. Do you view addiction as a result of biological or genetic factors, or do you take more of an environmental approach to the development of addiction? Explain your rationale from your readings and outside research articles. How could your personal beliefs as the counselor influence your client’s treatment options?
Whether you view addiction as a learned behavior or as a biological disease, there is no denying that the brain is affected by the use of psychoactive substances or repeated exposure to a behavior. What are some of the neurobiological effects of substance use or other addictive behaviors and why is it so important for counselors to be aware of them? How do you think this knowledge could impact treatment recommendations? Support your position with the Readings or other peer-reviewed journal articles.
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