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For this unit, we will examine substance related and addictive disorders. Substance use and addiction is a specialized field in which individuals often obtain specialized certification and/or training. However, social workers also work with individuals who use substances in a variety of settings. Having a strong understanding of substance use and addiction is an important part of being an effective social worker.
Substance Related and Addictive Disorders
· There are many categories of substance related and addictive disorders within the DSM-5. Each substance or addictive behavior is addressed as a separate use disorder and diagnosed using specific criteria. There are also multiple interventions for each of these disorders that have been developed as best practices.
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· Identify a disorder from the DSM-5 under the substance related or addictive disorder category.
· Provide a summary of the diagnostic measures for the disorder you identified.
· Research interventions that have been developed as best practices for this disorder and provide a summary of your identified intervention, in addition to why you believe this is an appropriate or effective treatment option (these can include assessment tools, therapeutic techniques, or forms of treatment). Provide your APA formatted reference within your post.
Resources for substance abuse screening can be obtained through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). You may find the following helpful in this course:
· SAMHSA. (n.d.). Appendix D: Examples of screening and assessment tools for substance use disorders [PDF]. https://ncsacw.samhsa.gov/files/SAFERR_AppendixD.pdf
Alcohol Use Disorder
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Alcohol Use Disorder
The consumption of alcohol is unhealthy but more severe when it is uncontrolled and leads to its preoccupation. When drinking alcohol becomes a spree, one risks getting alcoholism which is a chronic disease. One has to drink alcohol to lead a ‘normal’ life. Alcoholism sets in when an individual has no ability to control their drinking as a result of emotional and physical dependence on alcohol.
Diagnostic Measures of Alcohol Use Disorder
There is no specific and one-stop diagnostic procedure for alcohol use disorder, but when one visits a doctor on suspected alcohol use disorder, one is referred to a mental health professional for a...
