Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling

Subject Title: Substance Abuse

Topic: 

Introduction to substance abuse counseling

Textbook: 

Name: Substance Use Counseling: Theory and Practice ( 6th ed)  

ISBN: 13: 9780134240053

Chapters: 1

Textbook Reference: 

Stevens, P., & Smith, R. (2017). Substance Use Counseling: Theory and Practice (The Merrill Counseling Series) (6th ed.). Pearson. https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9780134240053/epubcfi/6/2[%3Bvnd.vst.idref%3Dcover]!/4/2[45ddb0ce-5c27-463e-cc1b-a41e954b0ef7]%4053:1

Assignment: Total Words= 5 pages (not including title or reference page)

Assignment:

Write a five-to-seven-page APA 7 formatted position paper arguing for or against substance abuse counseling as its own unique discipline within the addiction-counseling field. Support your argument with research from the textbook and at least two additional academic sources.

Useful Websites for Further Knowledge/Research:

ERIC the Library Link:

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Proquest the Library Link:

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Assignment Expectations

Length: 1500 words

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA 7 style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.

References: Use the appropriate APA 7 style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

PLEASE OUTLINE ANSWERS WITH SUBHEADINGS and INCLUDE an INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION