For this assignment, you will address the social, political, economic, and cultural contexts that impact substance abuse and treatment.
Read one of the articles under this topic and choose one scenario from the case scenarios document to address in the assignment. In a paper of 750-1,000 words, discuss the following based on your selected scenario:
The social, political, economic, and cultural contexts of the scenario
The impact of all four contexts on addiction and abuse and how they affect treatment
Issues of race/culture/ethnicity that are present
Risk and resiliency factors that are present
Potential treatment challenges based on cultural views of acquiring treatment for addiction and abuse
Include a minimum of three scholarly resources in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction
4.2: Explain the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which substance use and addictive disorders exist.
