Addictions Discussion

Addictions Discussion

se the following course competencies as a guide to developing your paper.

• Major psychological theories and principles in the field of addictions
• Historical link to modern issues and trends in the field of addictions
• Current and evolving trends in the field of addictions
• Nature of geographic, social, cognitive, and emotional factors in the development, course, and duration of addictions
• Differences in patterns of addiction in the context of gender and developmental issues
• Illegal and legal substance use issues regarding physical, social, and psychological effects
• Impact of treatment and prevention methods on the incidence, course, and duration of addictive behaviors