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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? Provide an explanation in your response.
2. 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?
3. 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.
4. Describe the different levels of care for the treatment of substance use disorders.
5. How does cultural awareness affect counseling intervention? Provide examples and evidence within your answer to justify your rationale.
6. 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?
7. How do coping strategies help clients prevent relapse? Present two examples of coping strategies and justify their effectiveness.
8. What is a client’s support system, and how is it important in preventing relapse?
