Each Question must be answer BY itself and be about 150-200 words and have a quote in the answer. MUST ALSO PASS TURN IT IN WITH LES THAN 5%

1.1   This week, you studied various theories of addiction and learned about the human body’s reaction to substances. With all the scientific knowledge we now have about addiction, why is there more than one etiology of addiction? Why is it important to have a multidisciplinary approach when addressing addiction? Provide an explanation in your response.

1.2   In preparation for this week’s assignment, review substance use disorders and process addictions. How do process addictions differ from substance use disorders? What are three ways in which the treatment approach will vary from process addition to substance use disorders?

2.1    Explain the importance of a substance use disorder counselor having an understanding of tolerance and withdrawal. What potential issues could arise if the counselor did not have this knowledge? Provide at least one example in your response. Additionally, discuss how a substance use disorder could mimic and/or co-occur with a variety of neurological, medical, and psychological disorders as discussed in the Differential Diagnoses sections of the Substance Use Disorders chapter in the DSM.

2.2    In many states, marijuana is now legal for certain medical purposes. Identify some clinical issues that may now present themselves because of this. What if you have a client who is addicted to alcohol and narcotics, who is also using marijuana to help with chronic pain? How might you address this situation? Discuss the importance of applying crisis management skills.

3.1    Why is it important to integrate coordinated treatments for co-occurring disorders?  Provide at least two examples of the potential financial challenges associated with managing the implementation of treatment.

3.2   What are the different types of psychoeducation and psychotherapeutic clinical group therapies often used in treatment of substance use disorders?  How would the prescreening process for referrals look different for each? If you determined a client needed a referral for an alternative treatment, how would you describe the referral process and complementary treatment alternatives?

4.1    Support groups are separate from clinical therapy groups. Why is it important for substance use disorders counselors to know what happens in non-clinical support groups? How could this knowledge benefit treatment?

4.2   Why is it important to develop an empathetic relationship with a client with a substance use disorder? How would you challenge behaviors and thoughts that are not recovery promoting and how would you provide information to them relating to substance use disorder and treatment?

As a counselor, being competent and familiar with risk assessment is essential to the therapeutic process; both in giving a client’s context related to treatment of their psychological symptoms and in helping the clinician prioritize short- and long-term treatment outcomes. This assignment contains three parts, as identified and described below. Please complete each part with a combined essay of 950-1,700 words.

Part 1: Read Eliza’s Case Study: Part Two and describe a scenario from the case study that you believe requires a risk assessment.

Part 2: Write a 150-250-word summary, discussing specific behaviors that lead you to create a risk assessment.

Part 3: Write a 500-750-word summary, discussing how you would assess the Eliza. [CACREP 2.F.7.c]

Include the following in your discussion:

• Questions you would ask to determine the client’s level of risk.
• The protocol you would follow based on the client’s answers, including documentation.
• Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

A minimum of  3 scholarly peered reviewed article  must be sited using APA format 500 words for each topic 81 and 82

Topic 81

Biases are something we all have, and it is important to be aware of what biases you have in order to monitor them carefully. Biases can be personal or professional in nature and confronting biases can help to overcome them. Discuss some areas on which you hold biases (divorce, domestic violence, death penalty, spanking, etc.)

What are your personal/professional biases? What harm can result from not being aware of them? What standards are violated if they are not acknowledged and addressed?

Topic 82

Dr. Jones has a client who is of a different culture and faith. He is not comfortable dealing with this patient due to past negative feelings from childhood. What are his ethical and legal obligations? Why are these legal and ethical obligations in place?