Consider the problem of substance use in America. In 1,250-1,500 words, do the following:
1. Define substance use in your own words.
2. Discuss why Americans seemingly have such a desire for illegal narcotics.
3. Explain how treatment for substance use would be different if it was considered a disease versus a choice or behavior change.
4. Examine if the theories of psychopathology adequately explain substance use.