Biological Aspects of Cocaine Addiction

his is to be a 16 page APA (6th ed.), research paper, it should include title page, running head, student and school name, in all the proper places. This research

paper should also include an Abstract of proper word length (150-250 words), and of relevant content, proper APA, (not indented, no references, double spaced, correct

heading, etc.

This research paper must be written in 3rd person, (except in sections where personal reflection may be appropriate). Citations on the reference page, must match the

citations in text, there must be a reference page free of of errors, (known as APA as well).

References are from professional, primary, sources within 5 years, when applicable, as well as scholary. (There should be at least 15 sources), remember quotations are

introduced, do not start sentences with quotations, long quotes proper, however, not in excess, there should be proper use of citations at all time, for example, in

text citations (Smith & Jung, 2004, p. 123).

There should be one inch margins (on L & R sides, Top & Bottom; don’t justify R margin). Headings should be correct (includes proper level & use of subheadings).

There should not be additional space between paragraphs, proper indenting and paragraph length. Font size and style are correct (Times New Roman, 12 point font).

Proper introduction, use, and presentation of abbreviations. Proper use of quotations, commas, italics, and other punctuation, as well as other miscellaneous APA.

This Assignment should be written on The Biological Aspects of lCocaine Addiction, and the content is worth above 50% of grade. The assignment must be grammatically

& typographically correct (including sentence structure).

Text must be written in a coherent, organized, and succinct manner, points are presented with exceptional logic and insight. Points are supported by proper use of

references (in text citations present where necessary), content should be relevant in regards to and sufficiently fullfills assignment requirements.

Once you have developed a proper introduction for this paper, there needs to be 3 primary sections for you to address:

1. Descriptions of Substance/Behavior: biological aspects described; addictive properties explained, includes effects on brain/other organ systems.

2. Clinical Issues: discuss clinical considerations of addictive substance/behavior; implications of biological aspects of substance/behavior for counseling; medical

treatments (existing or developing) based on biological aspects of substance/behavior; future directions; ethical issues.

3. Christian Worldview Implications: discuss biological aspects of addictive substance/behavior from biblically informed Christian worldview; discuss areas of freedom

and caution for Christian counselors based on biological aspects of substance/behavior.