Deliverable Length: 750–1,000 words Details:

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

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.

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.