Choose a process addiction from the following list of Non-Substance-Related Disorders: Addiction to sex, porn, internet, gambling, food/binge-eating, or shopping.

Write a 750-1,000-word essay about the selected addiction. Be sure to include the following in your essay:

1. A description of the selected process addiction
2. The family and relationship costs associated with the addiction. Marriage and Family Therapy Essay  This includes the changes in socioeconomic status and the associated impact.
3. The societal costs associated with the addiction. This includes issues related to safety, education, and criminal activity.
4. The economic costs, from local to federal levels, as a result of addiction-related incidents.  This includes time lost on the job, legal and judicial expenses, rehabilitation and incarceration.
5. Any medical costs associated with this addiction
6. Include a minimum of three scholarly resources to support your essay.
   

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This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:

5.F.2.h. Impact of addiction on marriages, couples, and families.  

5.F.2.j. Impact of unemployment, under-employment, and changes in socioeconomic standing on marriages, couples, and families.