The Influence of Social Factors in Drug Addiction–A Mini Review of Work by Miller & Carroll (2006)

Abstract

A model can be described as 'a coherent representation of key elements of a structure and system and is thus more descriptive than explanatory'. Substance dependents are viewed as having a behaviour, which they have impaired control over. This behaviour leads to harmful consequences while causing severe medical, psychological and social harm [1]. The impulsive conducts gradually become a harmful pattern of abuse and the dependents find themselves unable to stop the behaviour on their own [2]. Theories can be described as a set of guiding principles, which an activity is based on for practice while being an idea to rationalize action. Theories are employed to guide facts and not so much for reaching goals [3].