Now that you have read and reviewed the material on drug abuse during adulthood, take your learning a step further by testing your critical thinking skills on this problem-solving exercise.

Examine issues in substance-related disorders such as alcohol dependence, cannabis dependence, and hallucinogen dependence. These issues include the symptoms, treatment options, and latest research findings that are unlocking the mystery of these disorders. You will also be introduced to the Internet Mental Health Web site, one of the most authoritative sources of information on psychological disorders. The home page can be found at http://mentalhealth.com/home/Links to an external site.. Don't limit your exploration to this site, however; use it as a starting point in your investigation to find answers to the following questions.

1. Briefly summarize the online diagnosis criteria for one of the following substance- related disorders: alcohol dependence, amphetamine dependence, cannabis dependence, cocaine dependence, hallucinogen dependence, inhalant dependence, nicotine dependence, opioid dependence, phencyclidine dependence, sedative

1. Given the many developmental contexts of substance-related disorders, treatment must focus on the biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial roots of these Briefly describe the treatment options available for the substance-related disorder you chose in
   1. Which have proven to be the most effective?

1. Using the Research section of the website, find out how the recovery rates differ for various substance-related disorders, including the one you chose in