Compare and Contrast Addictive Behaviors That Are Caused by Psychoactive

question 14

Essay

Compare and contrast addictive behaviors that are caused by psychoactive substances such as alcohol and tobacco with those addictions that center on compulsive activities such as sexual activity and gambling. Are these patterns part of the same condition? How would you approach the two types of addiction differently as a social worker?

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Definitions:

Acquired Status

A social position that an individual gains through their own efforts, choices, or accomplishments rather than being born into it.

Macroanalysis

Analysis of the whole of society, how it is organized and how it changes.

Social Interactions

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, forming the basis of social relationship, structure, and change in society.

Content Analysis

A research technique for systematically analyzing textual material by categorizing content into groups for further interpretation.