Substance_Abuse

Substance Abuse Substance Abuse The viewpoint that I most agree with when it comes down to substance abuse and its treatment is that all viewpoint and treatments are valuable according to each individual behavior and needs when it comes down to substance abuse and treatment. For example with sociocultural viewpoint is that personal behavior whether it is normal or abnormal it is shaped and created by their environment. Behavioral and cognitive is another viewpoint that I agree with, that states the fact that this abuse comes from operating conditioning in which a person seeks temporary release of tension when dealing with stress. When a person seeks this type of release they build an expectancy that the substances will give to the user. I agree with this because we can look at this not from just the stand point of cocaine, alcohol, marijuana but some people abuse prescription drugs or over the counter medicine for the same reasons to get the relieve they need from a stressful situation. Sociocultural treatments consist of self-help programs, culture- and gender-sensitive programs and community prevention programs. Behavioral and cognitive treatment consist of the person gaining control of the substance abuse in which they are taught how to monitor their action while drinking, what, when, where, this will usually help them with their progress. These two approach to treating an individual that has a substance abuse I agree with hold hearty which to me seems to be a better approach than as with the Biological view approach of detoxification, than an antagonist drug. I believe that with these treatments a person can stay in control and play a big role in their progress and process.