GCU Alcohol Abuse and Addiction the Risks and Benefits Analysis

This assignment will demonstrate understanding of substance use from the biopsychosocial model. Create a tri-fold brochure or pamphlet. You may use the available brochure and pamphlet templates in Microsoft Word. Make sure your brochure or pamphlet is visually appealing and can be used as a method to present to clients in various settings.

Address the following in your assignment:

1. Choose a substance that is used with the potential for abuse (i.e., alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, opioids). Briefly introduce the substance.
2. Using the Biopsychosocial Model, explain why someone uses this substance.
3. Address how media influences substance use (i.e., music/concerts, social media, celebrities).
4. Discuss the health risks, ramifications and/or benefits associated with the substance.
5. Identify treatments/techniques used to treat addiction associated with the substance. Include an explanation of how these treatments/techniques are implemented.