Your paper should address the following points:
Describe at least two theories that help to explain what causes addiction. (Family systems theory and one other theory)
Describe the neurological and biological impact of the selected behavior and the importance of the gene-environment interaction model.
What social and cultural issues impact the legal and social consequences of this behavior?
How might the consequences differ depending on the client’s age, race or ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic class?
How do these behaviors likely impact intimate and family relationships?
What model of addiction best describes these factors? MUST BE FAMILY AND MARRIAGTHERAPY RELATED
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Describe the etiology of addictions, noting the impact on the individual, family, and society from a systemic perspective.
Describe the causes of addiction based on at least two theories.
Describe the impact of a substance use disorder on an individual including neurological changes, as well as the gene-environment interaction model.
Describe the social and cultural factors that influence the consequences of addiction.
Describe how substance use or gambling behaviors have an effect upon intimate and family relationships.
Competency 2: Examine current evidence-based interventions for addictions to diverse populations of individuals, groups, and families.
Identify a model of addiction that encompasses the impact upon the individual and society.
Competency 3: Communicate effectively through the appropriate application of grammar, punctuation, spelling, writing mechanics, and a professional tone, while adhering to current APA style and formatting.
Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
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