Traditional Theories

I’m working on a Psychology question and need guidance to help me study.

Prompt: You will write a 4-5 page paper that addresses each of the following critical elements:

I. First , select an addictive substance that is either illegal or has been reclassified as legal at some point in the last decade.

I’ve chosen The Critical Analysis of the Impact of Methamphetamine.

1. Describe Your Issue

a. Describe a contemporary problem that is the focus of your analysis with full details with respect to your selected substance or behavior.

2. Differentiate Behavioral, or Process, Addictions and Social Norms for Their Applicability to Your Issue

a. Explain major types of behavioral, or process, addictions that are commonly discussed in the field of addictions and discuss their applicability to this issue.

b. Explain social norms that are commonly discussed in the field of addictions and discuss their applicability to this issue.

3. Explain the Impact

a. Explain the impact of this issue with respect to traditional models and theories of addiction.

Addiction: A Disease Defined
Biological Factors
Social-Environmental Factors
Definition of Addiction
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Drug Education: Addiction: Disease or Behavior Part 1-transcript.

Drug Education: Addiction: Disease or Behavior Part 2-transcript.

Drug Education: Addiction: Disease or Behavior Part 3-transcript.

Website: The Big Five Personality Dimensions: 5 Major Factors of Personality