Post your interpretation of how we, as a society, approach substance use and misuse, based on the time line. How much (or how little) have we evolved? In what direction is our philosophy of treatment headed? Incorporate a recent (within the past 6 months) news item relating to substance use/misuse. Explain how this news item illustrates current and/or historical perspectives.   
 
Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th ed.). Cengage Learning.  

Chapter 2, “Historical Perspectives” (pp. 51–85)  

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