In this discussion, we will explore the motivation in substance abuse and recovery. Discussions are an opportunity for you to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively, interact and challenge your peers respectfully, and support your writing with examples and scholarly resources.

Substance abuse and recovery.

Substance Use-> More Stress! Paper instructions: When we are stressed, we’re more likely to engage in risk behaviors. Risk behaviors are actions we know have an increased risk of causing us harm such as smoking, drinking and driving, not wearing your seat belt, over eating, having unprotected sex, using drugs, etc. In this discussion, you’ll explore the motivation in substance abuse and recovery. Discussions are an opportunity for you to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively, interact and challenge your peers respectfully, and support your writing with examples and scholarly resources. Be sure to answer all questions and view the rubric to be sure you can earn maximum points.

Substance abuse and recovery.

This activity addresses Module Outcomes 3 & 4. Upon successful completion of this activity, you will be able to: MO3: Explain the relationship between stress and addiction. (CO4) MO4: Analyze the psychological theories of substance use. (CO4) This activity aligns with the career competencies of written communication and critical thinking. For your discussion posting this week, address the following: For your discussion posting this week, select one of the two scenarios and provide feedback to the questions following the case: Scenario #1: Temptation related to food choices is a struggle for many people.

Substance abuse and recovery.

Andrea grew up in a southern home where comfort foods such as fried chicken, mashed potatoes, ice cream, home baked pies, etc. were the norm, and her family often celebrated birthdays, promotions, and special events with large meals. She never really considered herself overweight until a couple of years ago. She had moved away from home 4 years earlier, to attend college out of state. She didn’t know anyone at her new college, and was a little shy by nature. After her first year in school she had put on her “Freshman Fifteen” (pounds). By the end of her sophomore year she had gained another 10 pounds and still another 10 pounds by the end of her junior year.

Substance abuse and recovery.

After several failed diets, Amanda noticed that she had a tendency to eat more when she was stressed out before exams, and craved sugary or fatty foods when she was feeling lonely or depressed. Describe overeating from the following perspectives: Glucostatic model Lipostatic model Set point theory The relationship between the environment and self-regulatory influences of overeating, including psychological needs. How does restraint release explain why so many people fail at diets? Scenario #2: Joe was an only child raised by his single mother since the age of 4.

Substance abuse and recovery.

After serving 21 years in the Marines, and experiencing a second divorce, Joe decided to retire and move back to his home state to be closer to his mom, who had been diagnosed with stage IV cancer. Within a year of moving back to his home state, his mother passed away. Joe had symptoms of PTSD prior to his retirement from the Marines, but had always prided himself as “being able to handle anything that came his way” and considered it a sign of “weakness” among his Marines if they sought counseling for anything. After his mother passed away, rather than seeking counseling, he started hanging around some people he met at a bar close to the recruiting office.   https://youtu.be/81E4l9TevBE

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