SW1023 INTEGRATIVE SOCIAL WORK AND ADDICTION STUDIES MODULE…

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE 2 QUESTIONS BELOW. AND ALL SOURCES CITED IN APA FORMAT MUST BE ORIGINAL.

There are two types of drugs:

• Legal drugs are known as over the counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drugs. Alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine are all legal drugs as well.
• Illegal drugs refer to drugs that are not prescribed by a licensed medical professional, and their use is unlawful under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Department of Justice Canada).

Discussion Questions

4:1 Pharmaceutical companies are often considered to blame for the development of the opioid epidemic and the increase in rates of drug addiction. The outcome of a recent lawsuit against Purdue indicated the company had downplayed the addictive qualities of medications that were marketed. Under many circumstances, when a tolerance is developed, and providers discontinue prescribing, an individual will begin to look for the drug of choice in the community, leading to illegal possession and use of a controlled substance.

1. Why is it important to follow the instructions, recommendations, and information on labels and prescriptions?
2. Discuss the risks associated with not following labels and recommended doses.

Required Readings and Resources

• Gustafsson, M., Silva, V., Valeiro, C., Joaquim, J., van Hunsel, F., & Matos, C. (2024). Misuse, abuse, and medication errors adverse events associated with opioidsA systematic review, Pharmaceuticals, 17, 1009.
• Davis, D. R., & Jansen, G. G. (1998). Making meaning of Alcoholics Anonymous for social workers: Myths, metaphors, and realities. Social Work, 43, 169-182.
• Van Wormer, K. & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th edition). Brooks/Cole-Thomson. (Chapter 3)