The Genetic Model: Models Of Addiction

#1 Models of Addiction

Which model do you accept and would utilize? Explain the model and why you feel it is the most acceptable, i.e.: In practice I would utilize The Genetic Model. The Genetic Model is a model focuses on the inheritable aspects of addiction in the individual (McNeece & DiNitto, 2012). Genetics can affect an individual with disease such as cancer or drug addictions. Inheritable aspects that can affect the individual are genetic mutations and mirrors behaviors by the individual of their environment. The genetic model will also allow the social worker or councilor to look in to the history of the client in potentially establishing the addiction. Genetics has a great impact on the person one becomes starting with their early development. The Genetic Model will access the gene mutations that affect the individuals. Gene mutations such as, the altering of proteins which in return changes the functions of the brain (McNeece & DiNitto, 2012). Likewise, the individual may be more prone to develop a addiction due to this mutation. Also, genetics can affect the behaviors of an individual participating in the use of drugs. Once a parent participates in drugs and their desires it reflects onto the child’s behaviors and their desire with the use of drugs. These desires are stored in the limbic part of

Within the assessment parts of the clients life that should be addressed are as followed: mental, physical, and emotional health of the client. Through asking a series of questions to the client the professional will access the background information of the client such as their history with suicide, employment, education, drinking or drug history, family history or the religion they practice (McNeece & DiNitto, 2012). Professionals use the CCA to establish and provide the needs of the