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CONTROLLED DRUG USE: IS ADDICTION A DISEASE? One of the more…
CONTROLLED DRUG USE: IS ADDICTION A DISEASE?
One of the more controversial issues related to the substance-related disorders is whether or not someone with a substance-related disorder can ever learn to keep his or her drug or alcohol use under control. A related issue is whether or not an individual with a substance-related disorder has a disease, which is the position of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). In this week’s Assignment, you will address each of these controversial issues.
Learning resources.
Comer, R. J., & Comer, J. S. (2019). Fundamentals of abnormal psychology (9th ed.). Worth.
Chapter 9, “Eating Disorders”
Chapter 10, “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders”
Bujarski, S., O’Malley, S. S., Lunny, K., & Ray, L. A. (2013). The effects of drinking goal on treatment outcome for alcoholismLinks to an external site.. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 81(1), 13-22.
Jackson, T. & Chen, H. (2015). Features of objectified body consciousness and sociocultural perspectives as risk factors for disordered eating among lateadolescent women and menLinks to an external site.. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 62(4), 741-752.
Koerkel, J. (2006). Behavioral self-management with problem drinkers: One-year followup of a controlled drinking group treatment approachLinks to an external site.. Addiction Research & Theory, 14(1), 35-49.
Required Media
Griffith, J. (Producer). (2012). The perfect imageLinks to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from
This documentary focuses on eating disorders in elite gymnasts.
: The approximate length of this media piece is 6 minutes.
Document: The Perfect Image – A Documentary on Eating Disorders Program Transcript Download The Perfect Image – A Documentary on Eating Disorders Program Transcript(PDF)
for this Assignment:
Review the Learning Resources on substance-related disorders, including the articles by Bujarski, O’Malley, Lunny, & Ray (2013) and Koerkel (2006).
Consider your thoughts on two controversial issues introduced in the Learning Resources: (1) whether or not someone with a substance-related disorder can engage in controlled drug use, and (2) whether or not someone with a substance-related disorder has a disease.
The Assignment
Analyze these controversial issues based on your review of this week’s required Learning Resources. In your Assignment, do the following:
Present an argument for your stance with respect to the first controversial issue regarding substance-related disorders: Is it possible for individuals with substance-related disorders, such as those who abuse alcohol, to moderate their use instead of taking the abstinence approach to treatment? Support your argument with evidence from this week’s required Learning Resources.
Present an argument for your stance with respect to the second controversial issuenamely, is a substance-related disorder a disease? Again, support your argument with evidence from this week’s required Learning Resources.
