Environment and Genetics Influence Disorders

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Environment and Genetics Influence Disorders Discussion
Compare and contrast the roles that the environment and genetics play in the development of
mental illness and substance use disorders. What are your personal beliefs related to this topic?
Resources:
Please read chapter 1 of the textbook.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Substance Abuse Treatment for
Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
The Science of Addiction

What is Mental Illness? (Links to an external site.)
Fighting Stigma – A closer look at Mental Illness Through out History (Links to an external

site.)
Co-Occurring Disorders — Introductory Video (Links to an external site.)

Substance Abuse to Self-Medicate: The Perpetuation of Co-Occurring Disorders (Links to

an external site.)

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