Wk 2 Team – Case Illustration of The Effects of Substance-Related Addiction

Choose a class of drug from the list below:

· Depressants (including alcohol)

· Stimulants

· Cannabis

· Hallucinogens

· Volatile substances

· Anabolic-androgenic steroids

Research the common biological and social effects of using this class of drug.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word case scenario of an individual with a substance-related or addictive disorder relative to the chosen class of drug. Include the following:

· Provide a brief social history of the individual.

· Describe the behavioral effects of the disorder on the individual. 260 word count

· Describe the biological and physical effects of the substance on the individual.

· Describe how the addiction has affected different members of the individual’s family.

Include a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed sources. Only need 2

Format your scenario according to APA guidelines.