Term Paper-Compare Theories of Substance Addiction

Your task this week requires you to review and assess the neurological underpinnings of substance addition. Begin by selecting a substance from the following list:

• Alcohol
• Opiates
• Amphetamines
• Cocaine

Next, provide an overview of the neurological changes that occur with prolonged use of this substance.

Then, review the following theoretical perspectives related to the physiological aspects of addiction:

• Genetic
• Endorphin deficiency
• Neural pathway development

Finally, discuss the impact of habituation on addiction as it relates to neurological function.