A nurse educator is a teaching a group of students about the comprehensive theory of addiction by George Engel. Which statements indicate that the students understand the theory? Select all that apply
A) "Addiction occurs due to a lack of emotional attachment."
B) "There is a biological factor involved in the development of addiction."
C) "There are social factors that contribute to the development of addiction."
D) "There is a moral factor involved in the development of addiction."
E) "There is a psychological factor involved in the development of addiction."
Answer: B, C, E
The biopsychosocial explanation of addiction is supported by current research and takes a more holistic view of the problem. The biopsychosocial explanation links biological, psychological, and social factors as contributing to the development of addiction. The view of addiction as a moral disease is nontherapeutic. Viewing addiction as only a behavioral or emotional problem oversimplifies a complex issue.
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