Epistemology of Addiction and Recovery Paper
Epistemology of Addiction and Recovery Paper
required readings :
Required Readings
- America Anonymous, Ch. 1–12
- Leshner, A. (2003). Addiction is a brain disease: And it matters. Focus, 1, 190–193.
Resources
- Pleasure Unwoven (Links to an external site.) by Kevin McCauley (abridged version)
- To purchase the full-length version of the film, visit the Institute for Addiction Study website (Links to an external site.)
Consider your own understanding of addiction prior to this course, and review the content of the Week One assigned readings and videos.
Write a 2- to 3-page paper discussing your emerging view on addiction and recovery.
Address the following topics in your paper:
- How do you know what you know about addiction? What have you learned prior to this course (e.g., through personal experience, attained academic knowledge, and faith teachings)?
- Specifically address how your faith traditions and spirituality have shaped your stance and understanding of the use of substances, addiction, and recovery. How have this week’s readings changed or affected your stance?
- How has your perspective been influenced by this week’s material, if at all? In what ways hasAmerica Anonymous and the articles influenced your perspective? Provide very specific examples from the material to demonstrate how you are incorporating the material into your development as a therapist.
