Write a 1,300- to 1,800-word paper addressing the following:
Explain the biopsychosocial risk factors associated with alcohol dependence.
Assess the biological mechanisms that contribute to alcohol dependence and explain why some groups of people are less likely to develop it.
Describe the phenomena of tolerance and withdrawal. In addition, explain the importance of understanding addictions.
Describe the most successful strategies for preventing alcohol abuse and dependence. How could you apply these on someone you know?
Assess the physical consequences of opiate and amphetamine addiction.
Describe the major stages of smoking behavior and the major biological, psychological, and social variables that make it difficult for a smoker to abstain.