Nicotine’s dependence liability is high, and how its chronic use affects health is widely known. Why, then do you think that use of this drug remains legal in much of the world?Identify the characteristics, tolerance, physiological and psychological aspects of dependence and addictions.Evaluate current acceptance and criticisms of the disease concept and selected other approaches to chemical dependency. Critiquestrengths and weaknesses of various approaches to intervention and treatment, including
counseling methods inpatient vs. outpatient treatment, halfway houses, continuous care, and self-help
groups. Analyze intervention and treatment needs of family members and significant others affected by chemical dependency and abuse
