Students will choose one character from a movie, television show, or work of literature that struggles with substance use misuse (does not necessarily need to be diagnosed with a substance use disorder). The paper should be 2-3 pages long (12pt font, double-spaced). Draw from the readings in class, as well as lectures, and cite the source of your information. You may use outside sources of information, but this is not required. Please do NOT do a movie review!! Grades will be based on how well the paper covers the following components, as well as the clarity and organization of your writing:
• Provide a brief (1 paragraph) overview of the substance use problem and the success or struggles of the character in coping with their substance use misuse. If possible, include some information about the demographic characteristics of the character (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity).
• Describe the factors that contribute to the individual’s risk and/or coping, based on what you have learned in class.
Students will choose one character from a movie, television
show, or work of literature that struggles with substance use misuse (does not
necessarily need to be diagnosed with a substance use disorder). The paper
should be 2-3 pages long (12pt font, double-spaced). Draw from the readings in
class, as well as lectures, and cite the source of your information. You may
use outside sources of information, but this is not required. Please
do NOT do a movie review!! Grades will be based on how well the paper covers
the following components, as well as the clarity and organization of your
writing:
·
Provide a brief (1 paragraph) overview of the
substance use problem and the success or struggles of the character in coping
with their substance use misuse. If possible, include some information about
the demographic characteristics of the character (e.g., age, gender,
race/ethnicity).
·
Describe the factors that contribute to the
individual’s risk and/or coping, based on what you have learned in class.
Factors to comment on (as relevant) include personality factors (e.g.,
impulsivity), specific life stressors, genetic or biological factors,
availability of social support, and life stress.
·
Include possible causality and effects of the
substance use.
·
Discuss levels of care, and recommendations for
the depicted use disorder, including exhibited behaviors and how they are
evaluated by the criteria in the DSM in making a diagnosis.
·
Various movie suggestions are posted below. Links are available in Talon
REQUIRED FORMATTING:
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APA style please be sure to read and correct errors (points will be
deducted for writing, spelling and copyediting errors).
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12-pt
font
(Times New Roman, Arial, Courier New, or Calibri), 1” margins and double-spaced.
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You do not
need to have a cover page on your paper although you certainly can if you
choose to do so.
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Please
include your name, name of the class, and assignment title in the top left
corner of your paper.
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Use complete sentences.
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Please PROOFREAD
your work.
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Cite your sources.
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