Many addiction treatment programs incorporate a tri-fold approach to treatment, focusing on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of the individual (Alcoholics Anonymous, 2012). Not only does addiction harm the body, it may also affect the mental well being of an individual. In addition, spirituality may also play an important role in addiction treatment. Each area of well being must be carefully assessed, examined, and treated. Failure to do so may result in a greater chance for relapse. It is also essential to consider the influence of gender for a person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well being when treating addiction (Myers & Salt, 2013).

For this Discussion, review this week’s resources and the media, “Tri-Fold Model.” Consider how physical, emotional, and spiritual well being are influenced by addiction. In addition, think about how men and women with addiction might experience the three areas of well being differently.

Please be detailed in response, definitely use school references referenced and locate 2 current literatures APA references.

• Post an explanation of two ways addiction impacts the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of clients with problems with addiction.
• Then, explain how gender might influence the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of clients with problems with addiction.
• Support your response using the resources and the current literature.

Reference

Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2016). Foundations of addictions counseling (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Education, Inc.

• Chapter 2, “Substance Addictions” (pp. 18-47)
• Chapter 17, “Cross-Cultural Counseling: Engaging Ethnic Diversity” (pp. 383-405)
• Chapter 18, “Gender, Sex and Addictions” (pp. 406-425)
• Chapter 19, “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Affirmative Addictions Treatment” (pp. 428-446)

Galanter, M. (2006). Spirituality and addiction: A research and clinical perspective. The American Journal on Addictions, 15(4), 286–292.

Need completed 12/31/2018.