Word Count: 1200 words This assessment is designed to help you develop the foundational knowledge...

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Word Count: 1200 words
   This assessment is designed to help you develop the foundational knowledge in alcohol and other    drugs and demonstrate report writing skills.
    Assessment
    Analysis of foundational knowledge
    Format
    Students must complete this assessment in Moodle.
This assessment requires that you write a 1200-word analysis on three foundational areas of learning.
1. Understanding of addiction
2. The Cycle of Addiction
3. Evidence based models (choose one evidence-based model only)

To be successful in this assessment the student must address all three sections (note: choose one evidence-based model only).
You are required to clearly demonstrate your understanding of what addiction is, in terms of your what you have learnt, how the Cycle of Addiction impacts as well as giving a very clear understanding of ONE evidence-based model. Use atleast 5 refrences using APA 7 refrencing not less than 10 years old.
Your assessment must be submitted through Turnitin and must adhere to the College’s academic integrity and authorship requirements.
This assessment serves as a preparatory guide to the learning that students are expected to acquire and develops the research and analysis skills required to complete subsequent assessments.
    Generic skills assessed
    Information literacy and report writing

    Assessment Criteria
    Criteria
    Weight: 15%
    Report Writing
    20%
    Structure: paragraph and sentence structure
    10%
    Literacy skills: ability to respond to the assessment question clearly and concisely
    35%
    Use and depth of understanding
    35%
    Total
    /15%

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WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT		2
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Table of contents
Introduction	3
Understanding Addiction	3
The Cycle of Addiction	4
Evidence-Based Models: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)	6
Conclusion	7
References	8
Introduction
	To address the widespread issue of substance abuse, we must first understand addiction. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) describes addiction as a long-term brain condition that damages motivation, reward, and memory systems. This is a complex topic that has serious consequences for both individuals and society as a whole. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) outlines the criteria for drug use disorders, emphasizing cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms that suggest addiction. Addiction has a complicated etiology, involving genetic predispositions, environmental effects, and neurobiological mechanisms. Addiction therapy is difficult since it is commonly used as a coping method to alleviate emotional distress, trauma, or mental health issues. Clinicians and researchers can create more effective prevention and treatment techniques if they fully understand the biological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction. This introduction provides a foundational overview of the complexities of addiction and establishes the groundwork for future study into its numerous aspects and evidence-based interventions.
Understanding Addiction
	To fully address the challenges connected with drug addiction, it is necessary to first understand addiction (Agidew, 2022). The complicated phenomena of addiction is defined by compulsive drug usage in the face of damage. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as a chronic brain disorder that damages memory, motivation, and reward systems. This is due to an abnormality in the brain's reward system, which makes substance use compulsive even when there are negative repercussions. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines drug use disorders based on cognitive, behavioral, and physiological characteristics that indicate addiction. 
	Addiction is the consequence of several variables, including brain processes, environmental situations and inherited predispositions (Im et al., 2021). Genetic variations influence drug metabolism and neurotransmitter function, determining an individual's propensity to addiction. Genetic predispositions impact contextual factors such as stress, trauma, and socioeconomic level, which in turn determine addiction risk. From a neurobiological standpoint, addiction refers to alterations in the brain's reward system, notably in connection to the neurotransmitter dopamine. Chronic drug misuse leads to neuroadaptations that reduce a person's capacity to enjoy pleasure from natural reinforcers and reinforce addicted behaviors. Furthermore, addiction is frequently utilized as a coping mechanism for trauma, emotional suffering, or mental health problems. Social and environmental factors, including as peer pressure and cultural norms, have a significant impact on addiction and substance use patterns.

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