Drug Researchers Have Proposed Three Models of the Nexus Between

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Essay

Drug researchers have proposed three models of the nexus between drug use and violent behavior. What are they and which seems most adequate today?

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Definitions:

Biological Factors

Elements within an organism’s biological system, including genetic, neurological, or physical conditions, that influence its behavior, function, and development.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by chronic, fluctuating mood disturbances involving periods of hypomania and mild depression.

DSM-5 Criteria

The diagnostic standards and criteria for psychiatric disorders as outlined in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression).