Humanities Homework Help

There are two questions:

1. What stage is this patient in and what might you do for treatment?

Debra is a 30 year old female who has been participating in individual therapy for two months. She presented to therapy with the goals of stress-management and to quit smoking cigarettes. Debra reports wanting to quit smoking for her health and so that she can “be around longer for my family.” She is currently smoking 1 pack per day, but reports a history of heavier use a few years ago. Over the past two weeks she has informed her family and friends of her intent to quit smoking, has removed “hidden” packs of cigarettes from her home and work, and has cleaned her house to remove all evidence of her smoking (e.g. cleaned curtains, carpets, etc.). She plans to discuss further things she can do to help make changes with her therapist at their next meeting.

2.Is Alcoholism/Drug Abuse a Disease?

What are peoples’ thoughts? Arguments for? Against?