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rosent76

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on: Aug 17, 2018
Explain the stress relief theory of drug usage.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain the addictive personality theory of drug usage.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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tjayeee

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The answer should contain the following points:


  • the desire to get high seen as a way to relieve stress, depression, or the boredom of life, common in adolescent peer culture

  • desire to consume alcohol and get high linked to the desire to feel good and be comfortable, and to be accepted in peer culture

  • stress relief provides a sought-after high or peak experience



Answer to Question 2

The answer should contain the following points:


  • the addictive personality theory of drug usage explains that for the onset and continued use of drugs the typical addict has an addiction prone personality and suffers from some deep-rooted personality disorder or emotional problem



rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Wow, this really help

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