LEARNING ACTIVITY #2: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS DISCUSSION

Read Chapter 10 in your Comer textbook.

Prepare to engage in discussion covering the differences between a mild, moderate, or severe substance-use disorder. Please address the following in your discussion:

Distinguish between a mild, moderate, or severe substance-use disorder.

Explain what a “drug or substance” is, along with tolerance and withdrawal.

Explain your thoughts as to usage of substances (self, others).

Describe a biblical integration on how to respond to individuals with addictive disorders.

LEARNING ACTIVITY #5: MAJOR TREATMENTS DISCUSSION

Review Chapter 10 of your Comer textbook.

Prepare to engage in discussion regarding some of the major treatments of substance use disorders. Please include in your discussion the following:

Behavioral therapies and biological treatments

Drug maintenance therapy and sociocultural therapies

The overall effectiveness of treatment approaches including your thoughts and experiences of the same.