Assignment 2

Please read and follow the guidelines.

Select 2–3 different substances from the DSM-IV-TR such as alcohol, cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, and hallucinogens. Describe the behavioral and psychological issues and risks associated with use, abuse, and addiction of each substance. What is the comorbidity associated with each substance? How do the comorbidity factors impact treatment issues? For example, dual diagnosis, which is the product of being diagnosed with a mental illness along with a substance abuse problem.

Please do not feel that you need to purchase the DSM for this assignment. It is not necessary as there are many resources available online which can be used for free to fulfill the assignment. 

Assignment Guidelines

• Select 2–3 different substances from the DSM-IV-TR.
• Address the following in 750–1,000 words:
  • For each of your selected substances:
    • Thoroughly describe the behavioral and psychological issues associated with the substance.
    • What risks are associated with use, abuse, and addiction of this substance? Explain.
    • What is the comorbidity associated with this substance? Explain.
    • How do the comorbidity factors impact treatment issues? Explain.
      • For example: Dual diagnosis, which is the product of being diagnosed with a mental illness along with a substance abuse problem.
• You are required to use at least three (3) legitimate scholarly sources.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.