In a five-page essay, you will explore the mind–body connection in chronic illness. In your paper, you will address the following issues:

What impact does chronic illness have on an individual and their families? According to your textbook, why are addictions considered a chronic illness?

How do you preserve relationships during and after treatment of a substance use disorder, since it is a chronic illness? Describe the long-term treatment process for the substance user and the support systems needed to remain on the spiritual journey of recovery.

Each Paper should include:

  • A title page
  • The paper itself (the “discussion”)
  • A reference page
  • Use standard margins: 1″ on all sides.
  • Use standard 12-point font size in Times New Roman or Arial.
  • Use standard double-spacing: average of 22 lines per page, and between 20 to 24 lines per page.
  • Use left-aligned text. Do not right-justify.