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The Dichotomous Model Of Substance Abuse: The Elephant In The Room, Shelby Jones
The Dichotomous Model Of Substance Abuse: The Elephant In The Room, Shelby Jones
Murray State Theses and Dissertations
Abstract
Addiction can be defined as a repetitive use of a substance or drug that occurs despite any negative outcomes associated with its use. Substance use addiction affects many different areas of an individual’s life, and is often associated with stigma which can result in shame, secrecy, or rejection. There are many theoretical models behind the etiology and maintenance of substance use addiction that include biological, sociological, physiological, and other factors. This investigation examines college-aged individuals’ beliefs about which theoretical model best explains substance use addiction, and if those beliefs can be manipulated when presented with new or opposing information. …