Application Biology, Genetics, and Substance Abuse and Addiction

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Application Biology, Genetics, and Substance Abuse and Addiction

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The relationship between genetics and substance abuse or addiction is a source of some controversy in the field. In this Application, you will consider how biological dispositions and genetics may influence substance abuse and addiction and develop a position on the topic.

To prepare for this assignment:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources, focusing on the information about potential biological and genetic influences on substance abuse and addiction.
• Consider how biology and genetics may influence substance abuse and addiction.
• Think about your position regarding the influence of biology and genetics on substance abuse and addiction.

The assignment: (1–2 pages)

• Explain and justify your position regarding the relationship between biology or genetics and substance abuse and addiction.
• Support your views with information from the Learning Resources.

References

• Course Text: Substance Abuse Counseling
• • Chapter 3, “The Major Substances of Abuse and the Body” (pp. 51-79 and 93-95 only)
  • Chapter 4, “Etiology of Substance Abuse: Why People Use” (pp. 105-110 only)
• Article: Prescott, C. A., Madden, P. A. F., & Stallings, M. C. (2006). Challenges in genetic studies of the etiology of substance use and substance use disorders: Introduction to the special issue. Behavior Genetics, 36(4), 473-482.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Article: Saxon, A. J., Oreskovich, M. R., & Brkanac, Z. (2005). Genetic determinants of addiction to opioids and cocaine. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 13(4), 218-232.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.