Psy 270 Substance Abuse Paper
Substance Abuse I agree with the behavioral/cognitive theory, the biological theory, and the sociocultural theory. These three viewpoints share certain elements that are all important. The sociocultural theory states that substance abuse is a result from stress as well as environmental factors. When there is low socioeconomics and unemployment is high, drugs may used to relieve stress. The behavioral/cognitive viewpoint sees the situation as contributing to the use of substances. This viewpoint shows that substances abuse patterns are developed through operant conditioning when the person uses to relieve stress. The relief of stress through using a substance eventually turns into a habit as the person expects the reward when they use. This