Discussion Thread: Substance Use Disorders

After completing the assigned Module readings, discuss what you believe to be the root cause of the development of Substance Use Disorders (spiritual, cultural, biological, or psychological). What are some of its effects on the person, family, and society? Based on your research, what do you believe to be the best prevention and treatment methods? Discuss this topic from a Biblical perspective considering causes, prevention, and treatment ideas.

Considering that Substance Use and addiction issues are prevalent in our society, locate one treatment facility or recovery group in your area. Provide information such as the services provided by the treatment facility, program, or group, the types of issues treated (alcoholaddiction, drug addiction), and the type of treatments offered (e.g. support group, 12-step, or in-patient treatment facility). Feel free to share the website link/address (if any) with the class.

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Post-First: This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. This means you will only be able to read and interact with your classmates' threads after you have submitted your thread in response to the provided prompt.

Submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module 7: Week