Term Research Paper – This is the DROP BOX for the term paper

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For the Research Paper you are to use at least five references and write a 5-7 page formal paper (APA Style) on the topic of your choice related to substance abuse, treatment and/or recovery. This paper is to be written double-spaced with one inch margins. The paper should be written using Microsoft Word or in a rich text .rtf format. The references should be cited using A.P.A. style. For more information about A.P.A. style visit this web page: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Sample Topics For Research Paper:

These are some suggested topics for your research paper, but you can develop your own topic if you want, but it must be related to substance abuse. If you are unsure if your chosen topic is suitable, ask your instructor.

* Substance Abuse and the Elderly
* Adolescents and Substance Abuse
* Women and Substance Abuse
* Disabled and Substance Abuse
* Minorities and Substance Abuse
* Special Populations and Substance Abuse
* Symptoms, concerns and treatment specific to a particular drug (like cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, club drugs, etc.)
* 12-Step Recovery.
* Alternatives to 12-Step Recovery (like “Secular Sobriety”, “Rational Recovery”, “Moderation Model”, etc.).
* A specific treatment approach (like “Minnesota Model” or Therapeutic Communities).
* Counseling Theory and Substance Abuse (like “Choice Theory” or “Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy” and how it is used in work with people who have substance abuse problems.
* Relapse Prevention
* Adult Children of Alcoholics
* Substance Abuse and How It Affects the Family
* Codependency, Alanon/Naranon Issues
* The “War on Drugs”