Addiction

Write a 4-page section of a request for proposal (RFP) in which you address the topics of addictions and mental health disorders.

Addiction is not a new issue in our society. The impact on the addicted person’s life and family differs dependent on the nature of the addiction, social norms, and laws. For example, drunk driving only became a concern once moving vehicles became the norm. When reviewing the nature of addiction, the types of addiction, and the level of addiction, you will find it is a most complicated issue.

In Assessment 1, you completed Part 1 of a request for proposal (RFP) from a nearby school district. Part 1 includes seeking individuals or groups to design a training and professional development in-service day about the brain and mind from a biopsychological perspective for their educators. In this assessment, use the Assessment 2 Proposal Template (linked in the Resources) to prepare Part 2 of the RFP. Address the following regarding the addictions portion of the professional development in-service:

IV. Recognized Addictions

What are some of the addictions that are recognized in our society today? What are the drugs and alcohol and other addictions people struggle with?
What are the physiological mechanisms of addiction that make certain people more susceptible than others?
V. Addiction and Mental Disorders

What is the connection between addiction and mental disorders? Explain the connection.
What are some mental disorders that are commonly seen in today’s society?
Are any of these mental disorders commonly paired with some type of addiction?
Do any of these addictions or mental disorders seem to be more prevalent in one gender or the other? Explain.
VI. Addictions Information Sheet

Create an information sheet or handout on addiction that is targeted to professionals in a specific context of your choice, such as a health clinic, social work agency, school, and government agency. This handout should serve as a reference guide for professionals to use when they are working with their patients, clients, or consumers. Use Microsoft Word for your information sheet and include the information sheet as a part of the proposal document.

Do not incorporate the questions into the content of your proposal. Use the Capella University Library to research the material and support your responses.

Additional Requirements

Written communication: Written communication should be free from errors that detract from the overall message.
APA format: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Length of paper: Write a minimum of four, double-spaced pages of content. Also, include the one-page information sheet, and a references page.