discussion question

M3D1: Addiction and Age

As you have seen, age plays a critical role in many individuals who become addicted to a substance or behavior. In this discussion, you will apply the information from readings to a specific case.

Review the video:

•Home Box Office. (2013). The adolescent addict. [Video file] [8 mins 58 secs] Retrieved from https://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=103647&xtid=39796

Participate in the discussion regarding Dylan.

Answer the following questions in your initial post of 250 words or more with citations from the readings and outside sources to support your ideas:

•What do you think influenced Dylan and encouraged his use?

•What do you think his parents are doing or can do to help Dylan break his addiction?

•What advice would you give Dylan and his parents to assist them? Why