This document provides details for a final research paper assignment on substance use disorders for a counseling course. Students must write a 1,500-2,000 word paper on an approved topic. The paper should include a brief history of the drug, its psychopharmacology, current trends/issues, societal concerns, relevance to counseling, and any future implications. It must be formatted in APA style and include a minimum of six references from the annotated bibliography. The assignment aims to assess students' critical thinking and analysis on how substance use disorders can mimic or co-occur with other disorders and be impacted by biological and neurological factors.
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At this point in the course, you should have an approved topic, an annotated
bibliography, and an outline for your Final Research Paper. During this week, you will
create the final paper. Your research paper should be 1,500-2,000-words and reflect
critical thinking and analysis. Refer to the Academic Writing Guidelines Resource located
in the Course Materials section for assistance with this.
You must have a minimum of six references to support your research. The references
should be taken from the annotated bibliography completed earlier in the course.
Your research paper should include information about the following:
1. Brief history of the drug
2. Psychopharmacology of the drug
3. Current trends or issues
4. Societal concerns or issues related to the drug
5. Significance or relevance of topic to the counseling profession
6. Any future implications
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment
to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
2. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in
the Student Success Center.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
5.C.2.e. Potential for substance use disorders to mimic and/or co-occur with a variety of
neurological, medical, and psychological disorders.
5.C.2.g. Impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on mental health.
5.C.2.h. Classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed
psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.