CPSS 420 Wk 1 – History and Etiology of Addiction

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. Please support your ideas with a reference.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

History and Etiology of Addiction–Jacobs (1986) stated in his view, “addiction is a dependent state acquired over time to relieve stress. Two interrelated sets of factors are required to predispose persons to addiction: an abnormal physiological resting state, and childhood experiences producing a deep sense of inadequacy. He argues that all addictions (drugs, sex, alcohol, etc.) follow a similar three-stage course of development”. Do you agree or disagree based on current brain research? Please support your idea with the theory that you believe is the most realistic form your point of view.

Due Monday

• Reply to at least two of your classmates.
• Be constructive and professional in your responses.
• Please support your ideas with a reference.
• Responses should be 175 words minimum

CPSS 420 Wk 2 – The Influence of Addiction on Individuals, Families, and Communities

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. Please make sure to reference your ideas.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In 2006, according to the CDC 72.4 opioid prescriptions were written per 100 individuals in the US. The rate continued to increase until 2012, where the rate increased to 81.2 opioid prescriptions per 100 individuals in the US this equated to 76 billion oxycodone and hydrocodone pills during this time. How have you seen the opioid crisis impact individuals, families or communities? (https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose)

Due Monday

• Reply to at least two of your classmates.
• Be constructive and professional in your responses.
• Please make sure to reference your ideas.
• Response should be a minimum of 175 words

CPSS 420 Wk 3 – Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. Please include a reference supporting your ideas.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Marijuana has been legalized for either medical use or recreational use in states. Some researchers have posed the idea that adolescent daily usage causes increased risk for psychiatric disorders. Do you believe benefits of marijuana outweigh risks of use? Why or why not support your answer with research.

Due Monday

• Reply to at least two of your classmates.
• Be constructive and professional in your responses.
• Please include a reference supporting your ideas
• Responses should be a minimum of 175 words

CPSS 420 Wk 4 – Addictions: National Policies and Global Issues

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. Please make sure you cite and reference your ideas

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed legislation authorizing the president to provide assistance for the prevention and suppression of international drug trafficking and money laundering. Many have posited that US policy has failed and only increased the international production of illegal drugs. The legalization of marijuana forced drug cartels to change substances leading to increases in international production of fentanyl, which helped fueled the US opioid crisis. What are other factors that have resulted in increases or possibly decreases in global substance abuse and addiction issues?

Due Monday

• Reply to at least two of your classmates.
• Be constructive and professional in your responses.
• Cite and reference your ideas
• Responses should be a minimum of 175 words

CPSS 420 Wk 5 – Treatment and Relapse Prevention

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. Please include a reference to support your ideas.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Medication assisted therapy is being increasingly utilized as a best practice some feel that use of methadone or Suboxone or Vivitral is just switching one drug for another. What are your thoughts on using medication to aid in treatment services?

Due Monday

• Reply to at least two of your classmates.
• Be constructive and professional in your responses.
• Please include a reference to support your response
• Please make sure your response is a minimum of 175 words.