Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Dependency. This will be a two-part paper. In part one, you will choose a topic and describe how it relates to adolescents
In part two, you will choose a movie or book which portrays this issue through one or more of its characters. Compare the movie/book to your research. How well, does the movie/book compare to what you have learned in research about how these issues affect adolescents? Do you agree or disagree with the way the character’s issue , mental illness, issue, is portrayed when comparing the actual research that you have studied? Explain giving cited research. For instance, you may find errors in the movie or storyline based on your research, or you may notice that the story and issues presented seem to be too exaggerated or not very likely after presenting your research.
Here are some of the ideas for topics:
- Runaways
- Teen Depression
- Suicide
- Self-Injurious Behaviors
- Eating Disorders
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Conduct Disorder, ODD
- ADD, ADHD in adolescence
- Juvenile Gangs
- Drug Use and Abuse
- Tobacco and Smoking
- Alcohol and Excessive Drinking
In part one you need to cover this items: (Remember to include research and facts for each category).
I: Introduction-A proper definition/introduction of the adolescent problem, issue, that you will present.
- Causes and symptoms (Examine the problem, list symptoms, discuss particular risk factors.
- Nature or Nurture (Discuss whether it is hereditary, environmental, or both.)
- Diagnosis or assessment (Discuss how the problem is recognized, diagnosed and/or assessed.)
Treatment (Options and prevention)
II. Movie or Book Title-
- Describe a “short” paragraph about your movie and character.
- Compare and contrast the topic and actual research, giving your critical review.
- Conclusion-Give your final statements and additional thoughts.