CPSS 420 Wk 1 – History and Abuse of Substance Abuse and Addiction Paper

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper on the history and etiology of substance abuse and addiction. Include the following:

• Describe the differences between substance use, abuse, and addiction.
• Describe the different models and theories related to the etiology of addiction.
• Explain how substance abuse has evolved over time.
• Describe the effects of substance abuse and addiction on the criminal justice system.

Include a minimum of two sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

CPSS 420 Wk 2 Team: The Effects of Addiction Presentation

Resource: “Intervention Series #38 (Anthony)”

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that explores the effects of addiction. Include the following:

• Describe Anthony and the addiction he is facing.
• Explain how Anthony’s addiction affects his life.
• Describe the effects of Anthony’s addiction on his family.
• Describe the possible effects of Anthony’s addiction on his community.

Include a minimum of two academic references.

Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

CPSS 420 Wk 3 Team – Substances of Abuse Worksheet

Complete the Substances of Abuse Worksheet.

Make sure you cite your references.

Submit your assignment.

CPSS 420 Wk 3 – Prison Drug Trading Presentation

Imagine you are a corrections professional working in a prison. You come across an inmate who appears to be under the influence of a drug. You take action against the inmate and immediately remove him from the rest of the population. You must now justify your actions through a presentation to your immediate supervisor.

Obtain an instructor-assigned drug from the following list:

• Alcohol
• Cocaine
• Heroin
• Marijuana
• LSD
• Methamphetamine
• Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation explaining the situation and justifying your actions to your supervisor. Include the following:

• Describe the symptoms you observed that led you to believe the inmate was under the influence of a drug.
• Describe the physiological effects of the drug you believe the inmate used.
• Describe the possible consequences of leaving the inmate with the general population.
• Explain why you do or do not believe other inmates are using the substance, as well.
• Propose a plan for determining if the substance is being sold within the prison.

Include detailed speaker notes.

Include a minimum of two sources.

Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

CPSS 420 Wk 4 – National Drug Policies Analysis

Resources: Ch. 8, 10, & 11 of Drug Use and Abuse

Write a 700- to 1,050-word analysis paper on drug policies in the United States. Include the following:

• Describe the history of drug use and policy legislation in the United States.
• Describe the role of law enforcement and drug enforcement agencies in drug policy enforcement.
• Describe different drug policies in the United States and their effects on society.

Include a minimum of two sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

CPSS 420 Wk 4 Team – Global Issues Presentation

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation on global issues related to drugs. Include the following:

• Describe the major differences between drug policies in countries outside the United States.
• Describe major issues related to border patrol and drug trafficking.
• Describe the components of harm reduction and the desired effects on drug use.

Include detailed speaker notes.

Include a minimum of two sources.

Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

CPSS 420 Wk 5 Team – Prevention and Rehabilitation Plan Presentation

Imagine your team has been asked to create a prevention and rehabilitation plan for inmates in your correctional facility.

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation on models of prevention and rehabilitation. Include the following:

• Describe major strategies of prevention, rehabilitation, maintenance, and relapse prevention concerning substance abuse.
• Recommend a rehabilitation plan that includes strategies for rehabilitation, maintenance, and relapse prevention.
• Justify your recommendation through research.
• Describe the effects of this plan on substance abuse.

Include a minimum of two sources.

Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

CPSS 420 Wk 5 – Substance Abuse Treatment Paper

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on substance abuse treatment. Include the following:

• Describe contemporary substance abuse and addiction treatment strategies.
• Compare treatment strategies for various correctional facilities.
• Recommend one treatment strategy for a specified correctional population, and justify your recommendation.
• Describe potential legal and ethical challenges faced by corrections professionals in the treatment of addiction.

Include a minimum of three sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.