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Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 3 and 4 in your course textbook, and watch The nervous system and the senses video.Please choose either Option A or Option B for your discussion posting.Option AComplete the following:· Evaluate one of the neurotransmitters covered in this week’s readings.o Explain the role it plays in modulating responses to a drug of abuse in Substance Use Disorder (SUD).§ For example, you could choose the acetylcholine receptor system and discuss the role this neurotransmitter plays in nicotine use disorder (addiction to nicotine).o In addition to your evaluation of the specific neurotransmitter and its associated receptor system, discuss the involved neuroanatomical structures (brain regions and neural pathways); the contribution of genetics and environment to the development of dependence, tolerance, and addiction to this substance; as well as clinical treatment interventions (both pharmacological and nonpharmacological).o Also in your discussion, imagine you are in a career position that utilizes a degree in psychology, including, but not limited to, that of a social worker, teacher or teacher’s aide, child care worker, psychiatric technician or other behavioral health staff, peer support specialist, social service specialist, probation or parole officer, case manager, or counselor.§ How would your knowledge of the neurobiology of Substance Use Disorder (substance abuse/addiction) help you in your professional life?§ How would this knowledge help you better assist your clients, students, or patients?§ For instance, think of how this knowledge would help reduce the stigma associated with this disorder, or how this might reinforce the need for compliance with recommended treatment.The post should be 1 Page.Make sure to use terminology from the DSM-5 for the substance use disorder that you select to discuss.Option BComplete the following:· Evaluate one of the neurotransmitters covered in this week’s readings.o Explain the role it plays in a neurological or psychological disorder of your choice.§ For example, you could choose the dopaminergic (dopamine) system and discuss the role this neurotransmitter has in the development of schizophrenia.o In addition to your evaluation of the specific neurotransmitter and its associated receptor system, discuss how this disorder is thought to involve abnormalities of neuroanatomical structures and neural pathways, as well as the contribution of genetics and environment to the development and clinical management of this disorder.o Also in your discussion, imagine you are in a career position that utilizes a degree in psychology, including but not limited to that of a social worker, teacher or teacher’s aide, child care worker, psychiatric technician or other behavioral health staff, peer support specialist, social service specialist, probation or parole officer, case manager, or counselor.§ How would your knowledge of this information regarding the neurobiology of the neuropsychological disorder help you in your professional life?§ How would this knowledge help you better assist your clients, students, or patients?§ For instance, think of how this knowledge would help reduce the stigma associated with this disorder, or how this might reinforce the need for compliance with recommended treatment.The post should be 1 Page.