Nicotines dependenceliabilityis high and how its chronic use affects health is widely known. Why then do you think that use of this drug remains legal in much of the world?Identify the characteristics tolerance physiological andpsychological aspectsof dependence and addictions.Evaluate current acceptance and criticisms of the disease concept and selected other approaches tochemical dependency. Critiquestrengths and weaknessesof various approaches to intervention and treatment includingcounseling methods inpatient vs.outpatient treatment halfway houses continuous care and self-helpgroups. Analyze intervention and treatment needs offamily membersand significant others affected by chemical dependency and abuse