Details: In this course, you are required to complete a research paper about one of the topics of your choice discussed in the course.
Review the topics in the course and choose a topic to focus your research paper on. Some suggestions include:
– Pharmacological treatment for substance use disorders
– Opiate replacement treatment approaches
– Detoxification from alcohol and opiates
Your research paper should be 1,500-2,000 words and reflect critical thinking and analysis. Refer to the Academic Writing Guidelines Resource located in the Course Resources section for assistance with this.
You must have a minimum of six references to support your research. The references should be taken from the reference list completed earlier in the course.
Your research paper should include information about the following:
Brief history of the drug
Psychopharmacology of the drug
Current trends or issues
Societal concerns or issues related to the drug
Significance or relevance of topic to the counseling profession
Any future implications including referral and consultation
Rubric:
Brief History of Topic
Psychopharmacology of the Drug
Current Trends of Issues
Societal Concerns of Issues
Significance of Relevance of Topic to Counseling Profession
Future Implications
Thesis Development and Purpose
Argument Logic and Construction

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