Describe some of the factors that can contribute to individuals using and abusing drugs and alcohol.

DB: Discuss The Problem of Language (White); What did you gain from reading this topic?

DB: Describe some of the factors that can contribute to individuals using and abusing drugs and alcohol

DB: Discuss Benjamin Rushs disease concept of alcoholism

DB: Discuss Whites, The Birth of Addiction Treatment in America
What caught your attention? Why?
DB: Discuss the impact substance use has on families

Required Text:
Fields, R. (2010). Drugs in Perspective: Causes, assessment, family, prevention, intervention, and treatment. New York: McGraw Hill.
White, W. L. (1998). Slaying the dragon: The history of addiction treatment and recovery in America. Bloomington, Ill: Chestnut Health Systems/Lighthouse Institute.

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