Explain ways of determining whether loved ones have a problem with drugs using the current DSM characteristics of substance use disorders.

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1. Action Plan to Address Drunk Driving

 

Drunk driving is one of the largest social problems related to alcohol use. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is involved in 40–45% of all fatal traffic accidents. As a result, legislators, educators, and law enforcement officers are continually attempting to find ways to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol.

 

Select one of the following age groups: teens (13–17 years), college-age (18–25 years), adults (26–60 years), or seniors (61 years and up).

 

For your selected age group, develop a plan to reduce driving under the influence. The plan could include (but not be limited to) educational, legislative, and community support; and social advertising. Present at least three action points in your plan. Be sure to include:

 

  • The format of the plan
  • Who will deliver the information and how
  • Specific tactics used to target the selected group
  • Methods used to measure the success of the plan

 

Be sure to include an introduction and summary for your plan. Support your recommendations using authoritative sources.

 

Write a 2–3-page plan in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

 

 

 

 

2. LASA 2—Prevention Strategies

 

Treatment programs cannot always be 100% effective, and many substance abusers relapse into drug abuse after days, months, or even years of sobriety. With the marginal success of treatment programs, it is even more important that people never start using drugs. As such, prevention strategies are of utmost importance.

 

 

 

Review the case study. Using your module readings and the Argosy University online library resources, research methods of increasing awareness about substance abuse and dependence.

 

Develop a PowerPoint presentation including the following:

 

  • Identify and describe two prevention strategies.
  • Explain ways of determining whether loved ones have a problem with drugs using the current DSM characteristics of substance use disorders.
  • Address the effectiveness of current treatment strategies in the United States.
  • Explain polypharmacology
  • Address the possible treatment options and treatment difficulties for someone who is dependent on two substances.

 

Develop an 8–10-slide presentation (complete with speakers’ notes) in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Be sure to include a title slide and a list of references.

 

 

 

Case Study Part III

 

Aaliyah had been taking amphetamines regularly for two months and had been experiencing the physiological, psychological, and toxic effects of chronic amphetamine use. She had started drinking alcohol to help her sleep at night.

 

One morning she was driving to work and feeling the effects of a hangover from the night before. She was not concentrating on the road, and ran into the back of a car that had stopped in front of her. Luckily, none of the people involved in the accident was seriously injured.

 

This incident served as a “wake up call” for Aaliyah, and she decided to get help for her problems. However, because she is now using both amphetamines and alcohol, she is not sure what treatment program to enter.

 

Aaliyah would like to help other people avoid the troubles caused by drugs. She would like to give a presentation at her college to discuss her experiences and give students several prevention options, as well as ways to tell if their friends or loved ones have a drug problem.

What implications does this understanding of the learning process have on our ability  to make changes in our lifestyle? Support your reasoning with information from the text and other course materials.

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COLLAPSE

Every Monday morning, a friend would bring Lauren her favorite latte and a doughnut from a coffee shop by her house. And every Monday morning, her stomach would growl right before her friend rang the doorbell and handed her the weekly treat. She noticed a month later that her stomach growled each time the doorbell rang in the morning even if it was not Monday.

Given what you have learned about learning processes, which type of learning has Lauren experienced? What do you think is the best way to get her to “unlearn” her behavior?  What implications does this understanding of the learning process have on our ability  to make changes in our lifestyle? Support your reasoning with information from the text and other course materials.

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#1 Samantha: Hello Everyone,

I think the type of learning process that Lauren experienced is latent learning because it is something learned and how she could unlearn her behavior is to maybe get up earlier and going to the donut shop on her own.  This learning process can help us to realize that things in life happen because we get so wrapped up in everyday life and everyone has their own routine but changes can be made if we chose to because this is just something that we do normally.  Just like the dogs in the videos and the rats in our text books.

#2 Dana :

Lauren has learned Classical Conditioning because, as mentioned in our 3rd week lecture video, Lauren has two unrelated stimuli; the doorbell and the her favorite latte and doughnut. These unrelated stimuli when paired together formed a trial.  I think the best method for Lauren to “unlearn” her behavior would be through extinction.  When we have an understanding of our learning processes we will be better equipped to handle our behaviors through positive and negative reinforcers. Positive reinforcer is a stimulus added to an environment that brings an increase in a preceding response.  Negative reinforcer is an undesirable stimulus when removed leads to the increase in the probability that a preceding response will be repeated in the future (Feldman, 2017)When a person is positively or negatively affected by their behaviors, the results of those effects will direct them in their future behaviors.

Feldman, Robert S. (2017). Understanding Psychology 13th edition. New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education.

Describe one evidence-based treatment for this diagnosis and provide a rationale for your choice. Research at least two peer-reviewed articles to support your evidence-based treatment selection.

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read both “Limitations to Evidence-Based Practice” and “Rationale and Standards of Evidence-Based Practice,”and listen to the Case Studies in Non-evidence Based Treatment Part One. On the last day of Week 5, listen to Case Studies in Non-evidence Based Treatment Part Two.

For your initial post, you will choose one of the case studies from this week’s audio file selection on which to base your remarks. Based on the available information, evaluate the symptoms and presenting problems for the patient in the chosen case study and propose a provisional diagnosis. Describe one evidence-based treatment for this diagnosis and provide a rationale for your choice. Research at least two peer-reviewed articles to support your evidence-based treatment selection.

 

Brewer, S., Cervantes, E., & Simpelo, V. (2014). Case studies in non-evidence-based treatment: Part one Preview the document [Audio file]. College of Health and Human Services, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.

  • This audio file briefly presents case studies illustrating patients who responded to non-evidence-based treatment after evidence-based treatment failed to alleviate their symptoms.

Brewer, S., Cervantes, E., & Simpelo, V. (2014). Case studies in non-evidence-based treatment: Part twoPreview the document [Audio file]. College of Health and Human Services, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.

  • This audio file briefly presents case studies illustrating patients who responded to non-evidence-based treatment after evidence-based treatment failed to alleviate their symptoms.
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Teams are established for many reasons. With employees working at numerous sites, we find that teams are establishing virtually, with members of the team joining together synchronously using video conferencing. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to compare team behaviors in face-to-face and online (virtual) environments.

General Requirements:

· Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.

· Include a minimum of five scholarly topic-relevant sources (majority of articles should be published within past 5 years)

Directions:

Write a paper of 2,000-2,500 words in which you discuss virtual teams. Address the following:

1. Similarities and differences between face-to-face teams and virtual teams

2. Development stages of teams

3. Factors in virtual teams that result in success and inhibit success

4. Best practices for leading a virtual team

5. Ethical challenges of virtual teams