EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS COUNSELOR HAVING AN UNDERSTANDING OF TOLERANCE AND WITHDRAWAL.

Discussions Grand Canyon PCN501 Week 1 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 . DQ 1 Review the United States substance abuse policies. How does the current political climate affect changes in policies? Provide details, examples, and supporting evidence. DQ 2 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? Provide an explanation in your response. Grand Canyon PCN501 Week 2 Discussion DQ 1& DQ 2 . DQ 1 Explain the importance of a substance use disorders counselor having an understanding of tolerance and withdrawal. DQ 2 In many states marijuana is now legal for certain medical purposes. Identify some clinical issues that may now present themselves as a result 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? Grand Canyon PCN501 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 . DQ 1 There are numerous screening instruments available to help counselors assess and diagnose substance use disorders. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using standardized instruments to assess and diagnose clients? DQ 2 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) provides diagnostic criteria for substance-related diagnoses. What problems can arise if a counselor relies solely on this criterion for diagnostic purposes? Support your answer with evidence. Grand Canyon PCN501 Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 DQ 1 Describe the importance of having family involved in the treatment process for substance use disorders. DQ 2 Describe the different levels of care for the treatment of substance use disorders. Grand Canyon PCN501 Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 DQ 1 Discuss why integrating coordinated treatments for co-occurring disorders is important. Provide examples to support your discussion. DQ 2 It is known that patients with dual disorders often experience more severe and chronic medical, social, and emotional problems. Why is this so? Grand Canyon PCN501 Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 DQ 1 What is the importance of confidentiality in a group? How can a counselor ensure confidentiality within and outside of the group format? DQ 2 Why is it important for substance use disorders counselors to know what happens in support groups? How could this knowledge benefit treatment? Grand Canyon PCN501 Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 DQ 1 How does cultural awareness affect counseling intervention? Provide examples and evidence within your answer to justify your rationale. DQ 2 What additional preparation or education would you need to effectively treat the following: Families, adolescents, persons of color, persons from different religious groups, the LGBT population, persons with disabilities, etc.? Why is this preparation/education important? Do you foresee any challenges in obtaining this preparation/education? Grand Canyon PCN501 Week 8 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 DQ 1 How do coping strategies help clients prevent relapse? Present two examples of coping strategies and justify their effectiveness DQ 2 What is a client’s support system, and how is it important in preventing relapse? Assignments Week 1 It is widely understood that there is a biopsychosocial model of addiction. Within the biopsychosocial model, there are multiple psychological theories and biological theories. Choose one psychological theory of addiction and one biological theory of addiction Write a 500-750 word paper which explains how research supports and refutes each theory. Your paper must include the following: A summary of each theory of addiction. A discussion of whether or not you would use the theories in your future practice and why. Include at least one scholarly reference that supports each theory, and one scholarly reference that refutes each theory. Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Week 2 Choose one of the following substances Alcohol Benzodiazepines Central Nervous System Stimulants Cocaine Marijuana Opioids Write a 500- to 750-word summary describing the following: How the substance is consumed The pharmacology of the substance The physiological effects of the substance on the human body Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper. Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Week 3 Write a 500-750-word paper that answers the following questions: What screening and assessment methods are available for assessing and diagnosing clients for substance use and other addictive disorders? What considerations must be made for choosing an appropriate screening and assessment tool? How do screening and assessment techniques for substance related disorders differ from those for process addictions? Include a minimum of two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper. Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Week 4 Write a 500-750 paper that contrasts two interventions for the treatment of substance use disorders. Refer to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices website to help you successfully complete your paper. Be sure to select treatment interventions and not prevention programs. Include the following in your paper for each intervention: Intervention description Outcomes Target population Treatment settings Research about the effectiveness of the intervention Possible training necessary to deliver each intervention (you will need to conduct research outside of the NREPP website) Include a minimum of two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper. Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Week 5 PCN-501 Pharmacotherapy Chart Directions:Complete the following Pharmacotherapy chart. For each “Purpose of Medication,” list the name of a medication that is used for the purpose listed. Complete each of the remaining fields for the medication listed. List references in the “References” section provided below the chart. Purpose of Medication Name of Medication Description of Medication(25 to 50 words) Benefits of the Medication(25 to 50 words) Risks of the Medication(25 to 50 words) Application of Medication in Treating Co-Occurring Disorders(25 to 50 words) Treat alcohol substance use disorders Treat stimulant substance use disorders Detoxification of substances Decrease cravings References