Historical Influences on Addiction Treatment

States of Conciousness.
April 18, 2021
Midlife Demands
April 18, 2021

Historical Influences on Addiction Treatment

Post by Day 4 a description of the historical development that you believe contributed most to addictive disorders—either substance-related or behavioral—and why. Then, describe how current trends in addiction counseling reflect changes in contemporary research, public policy, and socio-economic variables. Lastly, discuss your ideas for advancing the field of addiction treatment.

Readings

  • Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.
    • Chapter 1, “The Nature of Addiction” (pp. 3–49)
    • Chapter 2, “Historical Perspectives” (pp. 51-87)
  • Courtwright, D. T. (2012). Addiction and the science of history. Addiction, 107(3), 486–492.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Gartner, C. E., Carter, A., & Partridge, B. (2012). What are the public policy implications of a neurobiological view of addiction? Addiction, 107(7), 1199–1200.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Nutt, D., & McLellan, A. T. (2012). Can neuroscience improve addiction treatment and policies? Public Health Reviews, 35(2), 1–12.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
 
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