SCA1

Assignment 1: Analyze Models of Addiction

There are different models or theoretical perspectives of addiction.

Discuss the following models:

         Biopsychosocial model

         Cognitive behavior therapy

Next discuss the following:

         Keeping in mind the advantages and disadvantages of each model, explain, as an addictions counselor, which model would work better for you. Support your answer with reasons.

         While working with addicts, did you ever feel one model was preferable over another? Explain the situation.

Write a three- to five-page paper and present it in Microsoft Word document format. Name your file M2_A1_LastName_Models.doc, and submit it to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned..

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

M2 Assignment 3 Discussion

Assignment 3: Discussion Questions

Your facilitator will guide you in the selection of two of the three discussion questions. Submit your responses to these questions to the appropriate Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Through the end of the module, comment on the responses of others.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

You will be attempting two discussion questions in this module; each worth 28 points. The total number of points that can be earned for this assignment is 56.

1) Models of Addiction

The medical model of addiction suggests that addiction has a physiological component and that, as a disease, it is progressive. This model is commonly used in inpatient treatment facilities, and a diagnosis is needed for most third-party payers (insurance or managed care) to pay for treatment.

The biopsychosocial model incorporates not only the physical aspect of addiction but also the social aspects. Additionally there are a number of other models and theories related to addiction.

Which model do you view as most relevant for understanding and treating addiction? Support your opinion with experience or research. 2) Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response: Discussed in detail the model you view as most relevant for understanding and treating addiction. [8 points] Supported your opinion with experience or research. [8 points]

Ethical Treatment

You have studied several theoretical approaches and models for treating addiction. Discuss how working from a specific theoretical framework affects the ethical treatment of clients. Is it helpful to work from one specific approach rather than from an integrated approach (using several different theoretical approaches)? Do you think it is important to use research-based treatment options? 3) Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response: Discussed how working from a specific theoretical framework affects the ethical treatment of clients. [4 points] Discussed whether it is helpful to work from one specific approach rather than from an integrated approach. [8 points] Provided your views on whether it is important to use research-based treatment options. [4 points]