With so many different attitudes about the problem of the homeless addicts in the neighborhood, it is going to be difficult to come up with a solution that is satisfactory to everyone. What principles of community conflict resolution do you think would be most helpful?

One of the psychological elements related to the motivation to drink is poor impulse control. Briefly, impulse control refers to the degree to which a person can control the desire for immediate gratification. Poor impulse control is usually a function of an inherent trait in a person, combined with situational variables that potentiate the expression of that trait. Thus, if alcohol is easily available (a situational trait), it is more likely that the person with poor impulse control will take advantage of the opportunity, even if the consequences are negative. Given that many situational variables are beyond our control, what are some of the psychological interventions that can help people better control their impulses? List and briefly describe at least two (2) interventions (cite your sources)

With so many different attitudes about the problem of the homeless addicts in the neighborhood, it is going to be difficult to come up with a solution that is satisfactory to everyone. What principles of community conflict resolution do you think would be most helpful?
How has organized religion shaped attitudes towards persons with addictions?

How has organized religion shaped attitudes towards persons with addictions?

identify at least two (2) risk factors that you believe could be reduced in this community. List each of the risk factors and write a brief discussion on how you and the community could decrease these risk factors.

Identify at least two (2) protective factors that you believe could be increased in this community. List each of the protective factors and write a brief discussion on how you and the community could increase these protective factors.

Spiritual Lens

The spiritual dimension refers to the role of religious or spiritual belief on well-being.

To complete the spiritual assessment, answer these questions:

What role can the faith-based organizations play in reducing addiction in their community?

What evidence is there to link spirituality to addictions recovery? (cite your sources

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