PSY376: TMA01 (Tutor-Marked Assignment) SUSS: Psychology of Trauma: Theories and Applications, Singapore

Question 1(a)

A recent Institute of Mental Health (IMH) survey in 2023 and a study conducted by the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) back in 2017 provided some insights into substance abuse in Singapore.

Results suggested links between substance abuse and psychological trauma. Parental history of substance abuse was also found to increase risks of substance abuse in their offspring.

Within the context of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and illustrating using the most relevant theoretical perspective(s) of trauma, evaluate and assess how parental substance abuse can increase the risks of substance abuse in their offspring.

Question 1(b)

Applying and drawing from your responses in Question 1(a), propose and appraise a list of interventions on an individual, family, and societal level that can bring about positive longterm change in the management of substance abuse in Singapore. Explain and analyse the reasons behind these proposed interventions.

You may submit your answers in bullet point format.