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Annotated Bibliography on Addiction's Social Influences
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Annotated Bibliography on Addiction's Social Influences
Article 1- Social Risk Factors that Contribute to Addiction
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Santangelo, O. E., Provenzano, S., & Firenze, A. (2022). Risk factors for addictive behaviors: a
general overview.)International journal of environmental research and public health,)19(11),
6583.
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The primary motive that can be identified for this article is the attempt to analyze the
number and types of social risk factors that lead to addiction. The author undertakes a literature
review to examine various social factors that determine the vulnerability of clients to substance
dependence. Such considerations are socioeconomic level, association with peers who use
substances, family influences, and observation of areas or regions associated with substance use
(Santangelo et al., 2022). Socioeconomic status as a consideration is pointed out as this reduces
the coping options of a given individual and increases stress levels, especially for those for the
low end of the scale, hence resorting to substance use. Another factor is peer pressure, especially
among the youth, as people tend to emulate these behaviours in their social sphere. Substance
use by parents and conflicts within the families, including with parents, also result in the
formation of the context within which addiction is likely to occur. The article underscores the
need for social interferences and policies to reduce the above risk factors.
Article 2- Social Influences on Addiction Development
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Chopdar, P. K., Paul, J., & Prodanova, J. (2022). Mobile shoppers’ response to Covid-19 phobia,
pessimism and smartphone addiction: Does social influence matter?)Technological Forecasting
and Social Change,)174, 121249.
Annotation
The primary purpose of this article is to examine the given topic, which is the role of social
factors in the onset and progression of addiction. The authors focus on the presentation of
multiple social factors, such as peers, families, and culture, that can influence an individual’s
vulnerability to addiction rate. Binge drinking is most likely developed during adolescence due
to increased influence from peer groups, which is a sensitive stage when it comes to the creation
of different addictions. Youths who interact with peers who use substances are likely to follow
suit because they feel the pressure to conform to the group’s behaviour (Chopdar et al., 2022).
Family also influences as supportive family environments can be protective factors while on the
other hand, a dysfunctional family environment is a risk factor for substance use. It means that
cultural rules and people’s perceptions of substance use can either hinder or promote the
formation of dependency. The authors use both qualitative and quantitative research designs to
show the social processes through which individuals gain initial exposure to substances and how
society’s influence leads to the subsequent progression to substance dependence. Allying with
these factors, the article emphasizes the need to intervene in prevention and early childhood
interventions in an attempt to decrease the rates of addiction.
Article 3- Social Influences on Addiction Maintenance
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Volkow, N. D. (2020). Personalizing the treatment of substance use disorders.)American Journal
of Psychiatry,)177(2), 113-116.
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In this particular article, the author’s primary concern is the role of social factors that
determine relapse in people with an addiction. The paper focuses on the roles that social
interactions and fractured relationships play where recovery is concerned or where substance
abuse persists. Some of the variables of interest include social support to the patient, self-stigma,
and a social network for the continued use of substances. Consequently, informal sources such as
family, friends, religious groups, and self-help groups greatly sustain the affected person’s
recovery. The role of positive social support is to encourage people in terms of their emotions,
help, and assistance in different ways, as well as to help those individuals adhere to their
undertaken tasks for recovery (Volkow, 2020).
On the other hand, stigma related to substance use results in social exclusion of the
individuals, hence making it difficult for the affected individuals to seek help and recover. Social
networks are also crucial because staying in relation with other users strengthens one’s addictive
patterns, but reconnecting to the sober, supportive community assists in overcoming addiction.
Thus, the identified research points to the fact that social support indeed can play a crucial role in
recovery, which is rather difficult in case of negative social role models or lack of a supportive
social network. The audience is offered the understanding of the necessity of creating favourable
social conditions for people in recovery and the necessity of social interventions to maintain the
population with addiction.
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References
Chopdar, P. K., Paul, J., & Prodanova, J. (2022). Mobile shoppers’ response to Covid-19 phobia,
pessimism and smartphone addiction: Does social influence matter?)Technological
Forecasting and Social Change,)174, 121249.
Santangelo, O. E., Provenzano, S., & Firenze, A. (2022). Risk factors for addictive behaviors: a
general overview.)International journal of environmental research and public
health,)19(11), 6583.
Volkow, N. D. (2020). Personalizing the treatment of substance use disorders.)American Journal
of Psychiatry,)177(2), 113-116.
