phycho UCF What Impact Does Society Have on Our View of Addictions Questions

Your reading offers various approaches to psychology. Your reading also introduced a model for understanding people’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior through careful consideration of biological, psychological, and social-cultural influences. Read the article below about a biopsychosocial approach to addiction and write a response to the following questions:

• What impact does society have on our view of addictions/addicts?
• Are some addictions accepted by our society? Are some looked down upon? Why?
• Does viewing addiction through the biopsychosocial model change your personal views about addiction/addicts?
• What might a Christian response to addiction be in light of the biopsychosocial model and scripture? (Please provide specific references to scripture to support your response).

This paper should be 2-3 pages in length (in addition to a cover page and reference page) with the support of 2 outside resources and should meet the expectations outlined in the grading rubric. Please submit your paper by the due date posted.

Article:

Williamson, L. (2012). Destigmatizing alcohol dependence: The requirement for an ethical (not only medical) remedy. American Journal of Public Health, 102(5). Retrieved from http://ezproxy.ccu.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1009903832?accountid=10200