Consider the problem of substance use in America. In 1,250-1,500 words, do the following: Define substance use in your own words.Discuss why Americans seemingly have such a desire for illegal narcotic
1 Substance Use Name Grand Canyon University: PSY- 622 Date Substance Use Start the introduction here … You must have a clear thesis statement. Leave all of the headings (including bold headings) in place – do not change or remove. Taking content verbatim is not acceptable in academic writing. As such, as a matter of practice in my class, I want you to refrain from using direct quotes in your papers- Direct quotes are rarely if ever needed (less than 2-5% of your paper should be direct quotes and it’s better to avoid them altogether). Remember that “research” does not equal “using a direct quote”. Focus on paraphrasing and synthesizing content in your own words to advance your writing and scholarship. When you paraphrase and synthesize, in text-citation and referencing is still necessary because you are acknowledging that the information you have included in your paper came from “somewhere” and that information is not “lay” knowledge to you. Definition of Substance Use Start text here… Define substance use in your own words (you can still include research support… recommended) Illegal Narcotics in America Start text here…  Discuss why Americans seemingly have such a desire for illegal narcotics.(include research support) Treatment for Substance Abuse: Disease or Behavior Modification? Start text here…  Explain how treatment for substance use would be different if it was considered a disease versus a choice or behavior change. (include research support) Theories of Psychopathology to Explain Substance Abuse Theory # 1 (Name of Theory) Start text here…(include research support) Theory # 2 (Name of Theory) Start text here…(include research support) Theory # 3 (Name of Theory) Start text here……(include research support) Conclusion Start text here… do not start with “ In conclusion or anything similar’ References Include a minimum of 3-5 references from GCU Library only in APA format.