AHS 7670 Wilmington Wk 1 Environment and Genetics Influence Disorders Discussion

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Compare and contrast the roles that the environment and genetics play in the development of mental illness and substance use disorders. What are your personal beliefs related to this topic?

Resources:

Please read chapter 1 of the textbook.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 42

Additional Resources:

The Science of Addiction

What is Mental Illness? (Links to an external site.)What is Mental Illness?

Fighting Stigma – A closer look at Mental Illness Through out History (Links to an external site.)Fighting Stigma - A closer look at Mental Illness Through out History

Co-Occurring Disorders — Introductory Video (Links to an external site.)Co-Occurring Disorders -- Introductory Video

Substance Abuse to Self-Medicate: The Perpetuation of Co-Occurring Disorders (Links to an external site.)Substance Abuse to Self-Medicate: The Perpetuation of Co-Occurring Disorders