taking sides viewing addiction from multiple perspectives
Discussion 1: Taking Sides: Viewing Addiction from Multiple Perspectives
There is no “right†perspective on addiction, merely competing viewpoints. In order to truly understand addiction, and to be able to effectively discuss addiction with your clients and colleagues, you need to understand each model for addressing addiction, as well as the theories that provide support these models. Once you understand all of the models, only then can you decide which one you find fits best with your own beliefs and opinions.
Post by Day 3 an explain addiction from the model/perspective assigned to you by your Instructor this week (medical, physical dependence, or behavioral/choice). Within your Discussion post, be sure to include theoretical and empirical support for your assigned model/perspective.
Note: Students will be assigned a perspective by the Instructor to ensure all three models/perspectives are addressed in the Discussion. Rosalyn and Victoria: Physical Dependence Model
It should be noted that the Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Dependence/Abuse listed on p. 89 in the Lichtblau text. Please reference the DSM–V Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders section for current criteria.
Readings
- Advokat, C. D., & Comaty, J. E., & Julien, R. M. (2019). Julien’s primer of drug action: A comprehensive guide to the actions, uses, and side effects of psychoactive drugs (14th ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishers/Macmillan.
- Chapter 4, “Epidemiology and Neurobiology of Addiction†(pp. 106-128)
- Lichtblau, L. (2011). Psychopharmacology demystified (1st ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar/Cengage Learning.
- Chapter 7, “Neurobiology of Addiction†(pp. 87–105)
- Hancock, S. D, & McKim, W. A. (2018). Drugs and behavior: An introduction to behavioral pharmacology (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
- Chapter 5, “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders†(pp. 85-117)
- Ali, S. F., Onaivi, E. S., Dodd, P. R., Cadet, J. L., Schenk, S., Kuhar, M. J., & Koob, G. F. (2011). Understanding the global problem of drug addiction is a challenge for IDARS scientists. Current Neuropharmacology, 9(1), 2–7.
Understanding the Global Problem of Drug Addiction is a Challenge for IDARS Scientists by Ali, S.F.; Onaivi, E.S.; Dodd, P.R.; Cadet, J.L.; Schenk, S.; Kuhar, M.J.; Koob, G.F., in Current Neuropharmacology, Vol. 9/Issue 1. Copyright 2011 by Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. Reprinted by permission of Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. via the Copyright Clearance Center. - Edwards, S. & Koob, G. F. (2010). Neurobiology of dysregulated motivational systems in drug addiction. Future Neurology, 5(3), 393–401.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. - Koob, G., & Volkow, N. D. (2010). Neurocircuitry of addiction. Neuropsychopharmacology: Official Publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 35(1), 217–238.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Media
- Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). In their own words [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu. (PSYC 8741/PSYC 8741P)
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 23 minutes.
- Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Physiological effects of addictive substances [Interactive Media]. Retrieved from Laureate CDN Files database.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 13 minutes. Please click on the following link for the transcript: Transcript (PDF).
