Instructions
Assignment 4 – Integration and Application Paper
One of the transdisciplinary foundations of substance use disorder counseling is Professional Readiness. The ability to integrate the information learned in this class and apply that knowledge to the practice of substance use disorder counseling is essential for the substance use disorder counselor to effectively diagnose, treat and coordinate services for clients with substance use disorder and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. In this final assignment, LSC students in DAAC 1304 will write a paper addressing the use of drugs in society. The final paper will address the following topics; 1) How drugs provide benefit to society, 2) How drugs create problems in society, 3) Your opinion about the appropriate use of drugs in society.
Grading Rubric
1. The benefits of drug use – how are drugs used in society to benefit humanity. =10 points
2. The problems of drug use – how are drugs used in society in such a way that causes problems in society. =10 points
3. Your opinion about the appropriate use of drugs in society. =20 points
4. Style, Organization – follow APA style for cover sheet, header, format, citations and reference page with at least 3 references. Length of paper with cover page and reference page equals at least 5 pages and less than 10 pages. = 10 points for a TOTAL = 50 points
PROOF READ YOUR PAPER and CORRECT ERRORS before you submit it.
