Assignment 3: Case History

When conducting an evaluation, it is also important to consider the client’s demography as a possible contributing factor.

Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research methods of recording case histories.

Create a case history for a person with an addiction that clearly traces contributing factors. Do not include identifying information. At this point, do not include details of any mental illness that would constitute a dual diagnosis. Be sure to cover the following components in your case history:Demographics – including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, marital status, number and ages of children, living arrangements, and religion if applicableFamily backgroundEducationEmploymentHistory of chemical useDescription of the current problem (include history of previous treatment, if any)

After completing the case history, consider ethical standards in relation to this client. What potential ethical issues exist or may come into play with this client? Be sure to include at least one ethical issue. Explore multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and confidentiality. For example, if the client has children, explain how duty to report may come into play when working with this client.

Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

By Wednesday, May 13, 2015 , deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox.Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Created a comprehensive and valid case history with all required components.50Identified potential ethical issues that exist or may come into play with the client.10Explored issues of multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and confidentiality.20Applied online library resources to support factors contributing to substance use and potential ethical issues.12Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.8 

 

Assignment 2: Pros and Cons of DSM Diagnosis

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was originally developed in 1952 to help doctors and counselors across the country standardize the classifications of mental disorders in the American population. Throughout the intervening years, the DSM has gone through several revisions, establishing specific diagnostic criteria for each disorder listed, and revising disorders as more was understood about their origins, symptoms, and treatments. The DSM III (1980) marks the point when substance use disorders were moved to a category of their own, separate from personality disorders. Today, the current DSM lists the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.

While these standardized diagnostic practices have been in use for more than sixty years, there are some pros and cons in the use of the DSM diagnoses of substance use disorders in the assessment of clients.

Complete the following requirements:Evaluate, in detail, the pros and cons of using DSM diagnoses as the primary classification structure for clients with substance use disorders.Examine the assessment types used to diagnose clients with substance use. Choose two of these assessments that would not only help to diagnose the substance use disorder, but would also assess the whole person. Explain them fully.Compare and contrast the two assessments chosen regarding how they will evaluate the whole person and not just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.Justify the value of using assessments that evaluate the whole person rather than just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.

Use scholarly resources to support your work.

Write a 3–4 page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of resources.

Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M2_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, May 20, 2015 , deliver your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox. Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Evaluated the pros and cons of using DSM diagnoses as the primary classification structure for clients with substance use disorders.30Chose two of the assessment types used to diagnose clients with substance use that would not only help to diagnose the substance use disorder, but would also assess the whole person, and fully explained them.30Justified the value of using assessments that evaluate the whole person rather than just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.18Supported positions using scholarly resources.14Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.8 

Assignment 2: LASA 1—Diagnosis for Substance Use Disorder with Co-occurring Disorder

In your professional capacity as a substance abuse counselor, you are not permitted to give diagnoses for mental disorders other than those related to substance abuse. However, you will likely be exposed to clients with mental health disorders in the assessment or treatment process. The competent substance abuse evaluator will be able to identify clients who present mental health disorders and make the appropriate referrals. Providing appropriate referrals for clients is common in the substance abuse field.

In M1: Assignment 3, you developed a case history for a person with an addiction. In this assignment, you will develop a case history and include one mental disorder. The inclusion of a mental disorder in your case study will aid in the examination of co-occurring disorders. You will then present your diagnosis and referrals.

This assignment has two parts. Complete both parts.

Part I

Create a case history for a person with an addiction and a mental disorder. Do not include identifying information. Include the following elements in your case history: Demographics—including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, marital status, number and ages of children, living arrangements, and religion if applicablePresenting problemPrevious psychiatric treatment of patientPrevious chemical treatment of patientChemical historyMedical history—including disabilities if applicableWork and education historyLegal or financial concernsFamily backgroundConcerned person involvementReferral source

Part II

Analyze the case history and present your diagnosis as related to substance use disorders. Include the following in your diagnosis: Summarize key case study elements you would use to formulate a diagnosis and guide your treatment plan.Identify at least two assessment tools that you would use to formulate a diagnosis. Justify why you have selected these tools.State your diagnosis related to substance use disorders. Justify your reasons for your diagnosis.Identify other concerns and offer recommendations and referral opportunities. Justify your reasons and explanations.

Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, May 27, 2015 , deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox. Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Created a robust case history including details for each of the required elements.24Summarized the key case study elements used to formulate a diagnosis and guide your treatment plan.32Identified at least two assessment tools for diagnosis.16Justified why you chose these assessment tools.32Stated and justified diagnosis of the client.20Identified and justified other concerns and offered recommendations and referral opportunities for the client.32

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Assignment 2: Working with Diverse Populations

Working with special populations in any field can present challenges that require special competencies. This is particularly true in the substance abuse field. There are many cultural factors that contribute to substance abuse and influence assessment and treatment approaches. In addition, specific demographic factors such as age, socioeconomic status, family composition, and parenting styles can influence the development of these disorders and have to be addressed in the assessment and treatment plan. The success or failure of treatment can be directly related to the accommodation of these factors.

Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research cultural competency.

Review the following list and select one population group for use in this assignment: Deaf and hard of hearingNative Americans and Alaskan NativesAsian Americans/Pacific IslandersSpanish AmericansPersons with disabilitiesChildren and adolescentsGay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT)

Respond to the following in a PowerPoint presentation: Explain how you would work with that population with cultural competency. Specifically address substance abuse.Describe the particular issues that might arise when working with a client from your selected special population.

Include detailed speaker’s notes and one slide with references.

Develop a 6–8-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.ppt.

By Wednesday, June 3, 2015 , deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox and to the Doc Sharing area. Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Explained how you would work with your selected special population with cultural competency.36Specifically addressed substance abuse issues.20Described the particular issues that might arise when working with a client from your selected special population.16Developed effective speaker notes and included references.20Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.8

 

 

 

 

 

    

  Assignment 1: LASA 2—Substance Abuse Assessments Across the Lifespan

Substance abuse assessments have very different purposes for different populations. For instance, an assessment for treatment of victims will look different from a court-mandated assessment relating to criminal behavior. For another example, an assessment for an adolescent would likely emphasize peer influence more so than it would for an adult. These demographic factors significantly influence the assessment as it relates to treatment planning or other recommendations.

Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research types of substance abuse assessments for different demographics.

Select three substance abuse assessments for use in this assignment. Your choices should represent three different age populations such as the elderly, adults, adolescents, or children.

Review the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) patient placement criteria for the treatment of substance-related disorders at the following:Mee-Lee, D. (2005). Overview of the ASAM patient placement criteria, second edition revised (ASAM PPC-2R). Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Retrieved from
https://www1.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/provider/pnmi/documents/ASAM-presentation-Dr-Lee.pdf Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (2001). KAP KEYS Based on TIP 13: The role and current status of patient placement criteria in the treatment of substance use disorders. Retrieved from
http://integratedrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/TIP13-KAP.Keys_.pdf

Complete the following:Describe the ASAM patient placement criteria for the treatment of substance-related disorders.Describe the three selected types of substance abuse assessments that you might use. Be sure that your choices represent three different age populations such as the elderly, adults, adolescents, or children.Compare and contrast the information being collected in each of the three assessments and describe the areas of concern. Ask, for example, does it include client presentation and functioning, current use and history, high-risk behavior, first exposure, consequences of addiction, culture, life skills, work, vocation, education, health, recreation, or spirituality? Present the comparison of the four types of substance abuse assessments in a table.Explain special considerations, including ethical issues, which would apply to the different populations selected.Evaluate the importance of having assessment tools for clients in each developmental life stage.

Create an 8–10 slide PowerPoint presentation to present your findings to other substance abuse counselors. Include the table comparing the three types of substance abuse assessments. Apply APA standards to citation of sources in your slides. Use the speaker notes in the slide show to further discuss the topics on each slide. In addition, make sure you have a title slide and a slide with references (in APA format).

Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.ppt.

By Monday, June 8, 2015 , deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Course Project Grading Criteria and RubricAssignment 1 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Described the ASAM patient placement criteria for the treatment of substance-related disorders.32Described three assessments, each representing a different age population.48Compared and contrasted the information collected from each of the three assessments and identified the areas for concern.68Explained the special issues to be considered, which apply to the different populations selected.52Evaluated the importance of having assessment tools for clients in each developmental life stage.36

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