Substance Abuse Disorder & Abusive Relationships

  • Your initial response should be at least 350 words in length, reflecting on the prompt above.
  • Reply to at least two classmates’ posts. Your response to your classmate’s discussion should be at least 120 words (each) and add to the discussion (i.e. reflecting on their response, asking questions, etc.).

    INSTRUCTIONS: FOR THIS DISCUSSION, USE THE INFORMATION FROM THE TEXTBOOK, WEBSITE, AND THE THREE VIDEOS FOR MODULE 5 TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

    • Describe how Substance Abuse Disorder can affect women throughout their lifetime & prevention strategies.
      • What obstacles do women with children face who have Substance Abuse disorders?
      • How might The Haven program be helpful for substance abuse recovery?
    • Why don’t women leave abusive relationships? Elaborate on the information from the video.
      • What are several of the obstacles women face in leaving DV relationships?
    • Discuss the treatment program discussed in the “Transcending addiction & redefining recovery” video? How might this program be a valid treatment option for most women?
    • Add something new, relevant & pertinent to the discussion to help earn the 100 possible points. (Add an explanation as to this new material’s relevance).