Consider the problem of use in America. In 1,500 words, do the following:

1. Define substance use in your own words.
2. Discuss why      Americans seemingly have such a desire for illegal narcotics.
3. Explain how      treatment for substance use would be different if it was considered a      disease versus a choice or behavior change.
4. Examine if the      theories of psychopathology adequately explain substance use.

Provide five peer-reviewed sources to support your claims.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Reading Assignment:

Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach

Read Chapter 16 in Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach.

1. https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/9781292036137/pdf2htmlex/index.html#page_4

Harsh Parenting, Parasympathetic Activity, and Development of Delinquency and Substance Use

Read “Harsh Parenting, Parasympathetic Activity, and Development of Delinquency and Substance Use," by Hinnant, Erath, & El-Sheikh, from Journal of Abnormal Psychology (2015).

2. http://dx.doi.org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/abn0000026 

3. https://www.gcu.edu/Documents/Statement-IFLW.pdf

Grading Rubric

Design of plan part 1 definitions description and usability . 30 points

Discuss why Americans seemingly have such a desire for illegal narcotics. 22.5 points

Explanation of difference in treatment – disease vs. choice or behavior change (B)  30 points

Examine if the theories of psychopathology adequately explain substance use. 22.5 points

Criteria Description

Examine if the theories of psychopathology adequately explain substance use. 5. Excellent 22.5 points

Examination if the theories of psychopathology adequately explain substance use is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research. 4. Good 19.58 points

Examination if the theories of psychopathology adequately explain substance use is clear and makes some connections to research. 3. Satisfactory 17.78 points

Examination if the theories of psychopathology adequately explain substance use is present and clear.

2. Less than Satisfactory 16.65 points

Examination if the theories of psychopathology adequately explain substance use is vague and inconsistent. 1. Unsatisfactory 0 points