GC PCN527 Complete Course Latest
GC
PCN527 Complete Course Latest
GC PCN527 Complete Course Latest
GC PCN527 Week 1 Discussion 1 &
2 Latest
dq 1
There have been many legislative
attempts at controlling the use of illicit drugs (whether prescription-type or
otherwise) Why, or why not, have these attempts been effective? In your
response, consider the root causes of illicit drug use
dq 2
What are some of the social problems
you have observed in your local community due to substance use related issues?
What programs or resources are available?
GC PCN527 Week 2 Discussion 1 &
2 Latest
dq 1
View the 1980s public service
announcement “This is Your Brain on Drugs” Explain why you feel this
advertising campaign was or was not effective
dq 2
Describe the so-called “brain reward
pathway” and explain its importance to understanding the effects of drug
seeking behavior Provide an example to support your description
GC PCN527 Week 3 Discussion 1 &
2 Latest
dq 1
Nicotine, a legal stimulant for
those 18 years of age and older, is responsible for more than 400,000 deaths
annually Do you feel current legislative actions concerning tobacco use are sufficient
when compared to “illegal” substances, which result in about 50,000 deaths
annually?
dq 2
Since the 1970s, have the effects of
cocaine use on society gotten worse or better? Defend your position with
examples
GC PCN527 Week 4 Discussion 1 &
2 Latest
dq 1
The text (page 106) describes the
phenomenon of “therapeutic index” Addiction to barbiturates can be
critical in terms of lethality as measured by the therapeutic index Provide an
example which explains how this phenomenon might lead to an accidental overdose
Why is this factor more critical with barbiturates than with other classes of
depressant drugs?
dq 2
What is your opinion about the
direct marketing of sedative hypnotics like Lunesta and Ambien? How has the
marketing of these drugs influenced society’s perception of the benefits of
drug use?
GC PCN527 Week 5 Discussion 1 &
2 Latest
dq 1
Should individuals who are arrested
and convicted of a crime while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol face
incarceration, treatment, or both? Research support for your opinion and
provide an APA citation and/or link to your reference
dq 2
Although genetic research is
inconclusive, what is your belief about the genetic predisposition to alcohol?
How does that belief affect treatment choices – or does it?
GC PCN527 Week 6 Discussion 1 &
2 Latest
dq 1
Marijuana remains the third most
popular substance of abuse behind nicotine and alcohol Should marijuana be
legalized for general use and why? How would treatment differ for someone using
it legally and someone using it illegally?
dq 2
Consider the physiological effects
of the so-called “designer” drugs Are these drugs any more dangerous than
nicotine or alcohol? Defend your answer
GC PCN527 Week 7 Discussion 1 &
2 Latest
dq 1
Discuss the differences between intoxication
and toxicity Explain the digestive elimination process of two of the following:
1 Over-the-counter drugs
2 Dietary supplements
3 Performance enhancing drugs
dq 2
Does the mainstream media play a
role in the use of performance-enhancing drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and
dietary supplements? Provide examples to support your position
GC PCN527 Week 8 Discussion 1 &
2 Latest
dq 1
How would you explain the
“chicken/egg” conundrum as to which disorder came first, the mental illness or
the addiction? Provide an example to support your explanation
dq 2
How would you incorporate
psychopharmacological treatment when working with a client suffering from
depression and addiction? What types of medication would you expect the client
to be prescribed?
GC PCN527 Week 1 Assignment Latest
Details:
Throughout this course, you will
write a research paper (due in Topic 7) on a topic related to
psychopharmacology and addictions
First, choose a topic you are
interested in for your research paper The topic can be from any topic covered
in the course
Submit your chosen topic to the
instructor for review and approval Include a brief explanation of why this
topic is of particular interest to you
You are not required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin
GC PCN527 Week 3 Assignment Latest
Details:
Select six to eight articles that
you will use for your research paper
Create an annotated bibliography
that summarizes the information and relevance of the articles you have selected
For each article, provide the
following:
1 An APA reference entry
2 Paragraph summary (50 to 100
words)
3 A short explanation of the
relevance of the article to the topic of your research paper
Prepare this assignment according to
the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success
Center
Refer to the resource, “Preparing
Annotated Bibliographies,” located in the Student Success Center, for
additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin Please refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center
GC PCN527 Week 5 Assignment Latest
Details:
Submit a draft of your research
paper to your instructor for review and feedback
PCN-527 Research Paper Draft Review
Checklist
70 Completion Points Total
The instructor will review the
research paper briefly to ensure the required components as outlined below are
present The student will receive full points as long as it is evident that an
actual draft of the research paper has been submitted The instructor may use
discretion for awarding less points (for example, if a student only submits a
title page and a few sentences then only 10 points would be awarded)
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REQUIREMENTS:
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NO
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Provides brief history of topic
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Discusses current trends or issues
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Identifies and discusses societal
concerns or issues related to the topic
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Explains significance or relevance
of topic to the counseling profession
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Identifies any future implications
related to the topic
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Paper is between 1,500-2,000 words
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APA formatting, citations, and
references are present
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Paper seems to be organized well
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Additional Feedback:
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GC PCN527 Week 7 Assignment Latest
Details:
In this course, you are required to
complete a research paper on a topic of your choice discussed in the course
Review the topics in the course and
choose a topic to focus your research paper on
Your research paper should be
1,500-2,000-words and reflect critical thinking and analysis Refer to the
Academic Writing Guidelines Resource located in the Course Materials section
for assistance with this
You must have a minimum of six
references to support your research
Your research paper should include
information about the following:
1 Brief history
2 Current trends or issues
3 Societal concerns or issues
related to the topic
4 Significance or relevance of topic
to the counseling profession
5 Any future implications
Prepare this assignment according to
the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success
Center An abstract is not required
This assignment uses a rubric Please
review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion
You are required to submit this
assignment to Turnitin Please refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center
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