Theories of Health Behavior

Social Support and Health

Describe how you would integrate your knowledge of social support to develop an intervention for alcoholics to maintain sobriety. What type of intervention might you recommend? Include a discussion of perceived and received social support (i.e., emotional, tangible, instrumental, and belonging support), relationship quality, and the role of technology. 

Your initial post should use APA formatted in-text citations when you are paraphrasing or directly quoting information from outside sources (including the textbook).  You should also include APA formatting reference(s) at the end of your post.  It is suggested that these posts be at least 150 words.