Social change legislation

Required Readings

Doweiko, H. E. (2019). Concepts of chemical dependency (10th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage.
Chapter 27, “The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit” (pp. 376-388)
Chapter 35, “Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery” (pp. 493-505)
Chapter 38, “The Debate Over Legalization” (pp. 543-555)

Required Media

Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. (2012). The twelve steps and twelve traditions online. Retrieved from http://www.aa.org/1212/

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Post a description of which type of legislation might be the most effective in bringing about lasting social change for the treatment and prevention of addiction and explain why. Explain how social change legislation might support or undermine the professional code of ethics. Finally, explain the potential implications for a helping professional. Support your response using the resources and the current literature.