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PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1

Review the United States substance abuse policies. How does the current political climate affect changes in policies? Provide details, examples, and supporting evidence.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2

This week you studied various theories of addiction and learned about the human body’s reaction to substances. With all the scientific knowledge we now have about addiction, why is there more than one etiology of addiction? Provide an explanation in your response.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 1 Assignment
Comparison of Theories Paper

Details:
It is widely understood that there is a bio psychosocial model of addiction. Within the bio psychosocial model, there are multiple psychological theories and biological theories.

Choose one psychological theory of addiction and one biological theory of addiction

Write a 500-750 word paper which explains how research supports and refutes each theory. Your paper must include the following:

1- A summary of each theory of addiction.
2- A discussion of whether or not you would use the theories in your future practice and why.

Include at least one scholarly reference that supports each theory, and one scholarly reference that refutes each theory.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.