Ethical principles
Prepare a paper in which you use critical thinking to address these points:
• In your opinion, how has our society reacted to those who abuse or become dependent on the substance you are focusing on?
• What are the psychopharmacological properties of this substance (review reading assignments relevant to your chosen substance listed with Weeks 3, 4, or 5)?
• How does the abuse of this substance differ in terms of gender and ethnicity (review reading assignments listed in Week 6)?
• How does the impact of this substance abuse have on the family (review reading assignments listed in Week 7)?
• What are evidence-based treatment options available for those who develop a substance use disorder with the particular substance you have selected?
• What ethical principles must be followed in the treatment for those who develop a substance use disorder with this particular substance?