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Review the study material related to substance use disorders and process addictions. How do process addictions differ from substance use disorders? What are three ways in which the treatment approach will vary from process addiction to substance use disorders? How will age and/or developmental stage influence the treatment approach?

This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.3.d. Theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors.

5.C.1.d. Neurobiological and medical foundation and etiology of addiction and co-occurring disorders.

5.C.2.e. Potential for substance use disorders to mimic and/or co-occur with a variety of neurological, medical, and psychological disorders.