IS A SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDER A DISEASE?

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IS A SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDER A DISEASE?

 
Comer, R. J. (2014). Abnormal psychology (8th ed.). New York, NY: Worth.
Chapter 12, “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders”
http://www.samhsa.gov/index.aspx
 
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
 
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 Analyze these controversial issues, based on both your own experiences and your work with this week’s required Learning Resources. In your assignment, do the following:

  • Present an argument for your stance with respect to the first controversial issue regarding substance-related disorders: Is it possible for individuals with substance-related disorders, such as those who abuse alcohol, to moderate their drug use instead of taking the abstinence approach to treatment? Support your argument with evidence from this week’s required Learning Resources.
  • Present an argument for your stance with respect to the second controversial issue—namely, is a substance-related disorder a disease? Again, support your argument with evidence from this week’s required Learning Resources

List and describe the seven types of intelligence according to Gardner and evaluate yourself on each of them.

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LIST AND DESCRIBE THE SEVEN TYPES OF INTELLIGENCE ACCORDING TO GARDNER AND EVALUATE YOURSELF ON EACH OF THEM

List and describe the seven types of intelligence according to Gardner and evaluate yourself on each of them.  Where do you find personal strengths and weaknesses?  For each of his intelligence types, discuss whether you believe it to be a valid measure of intelligence. Include at least three references.  Your submission must be at least three pages in length. Please utilize LIRN to help you get started with your search.  You may visit the Academic Resource Center for a guide on how to utilize LIRN successfully.
 
PART II
 
 
 
Respond to the prompt below.  Follow APA guidelines and include a title page, citations, and references.  Please utilize LIRN to help you get started with your search.  You may visit the Academic Resource Center for a guide on how to utilize LIRN successfully.
 
 
 
Choose three concepts from Module 5 that you found most interesting. Your submission must be at least 2 pages in length.  Complete the following:
 

  1. Describe each concept.
  2. Explain the application each has to modern psychology or ‘real life.’

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PART I
List and describe the seven types of intelligence according to Gardner and evaluate yourself on each of them. Where do you find personal strengths and weaknesses? For each of his intelligence types, discuss whether you believe it to be a valid measure of intelligence. Include at least three references. Your submission must be at least three pages in length. Please utilize LIRN to help you get started with your search. You may visit the Academic Resource Center for a guide on how to utilize LIRN successfully.
PART II
Respond to the prompt below. Follow APA guidelines and include a title page, citations, and references. Please utilize LIRN to help you get started with your search. You may visit the Academic Resource Center for a guide on how to utilize LIRN successfully.
Choose three concepts from Module 5 that you found most interesting. Your submission must be at least 2 pages in length. Complete the following:
1. Describe each concept.
2. Explain the application each has to modern psychology or ‘real life.’

Explain which of the treatment techniques discussed in this course you will use the most in your career and why?

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Assignment 6: Discussion—Licensure, Certification Requirements, and Career Enhancement
Over the course of the past few modules you have learned about the theories of substance abuse counseling. This includes the ethical principles of counseling, ways to apply these principles, and the development of treatment plans, as well as many other areas applicable to substance abuse counseling. You discussed and answered questions about how to deal with specific situations in counseling, how to work with clients, and how to develop a theoretical framework.
 
By now you will have come to the conclusion that your education as a substance abuse counselor does not stop here. There are many career enhancement resources available to substance abuse counselors. To prepare for this final discussion question, explore the following resources for both career enhancement and licensure or certification requirements:
 

  • Addiction Technology Transfer Center National Office (ATTC). (2011). Certification information. Retrieved from http://www.nattc.org/getCertified.asp
  • National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). (2010). Retrieved from http://www.naadac.org/

 
Using the information you have examined on the recommended Web sites listed above, respond to the following questions:
 

  • Explain which of the treatment techniques discussed in this course you will use the most in your career and why?
  • Identify the areas in substance abuse counseling that you need for future learning to help you in your career and include at least one career enhancement resource available to substance abuse counselors that will help you meet this goal.
  • Explore the licensure or certification requirements in your state. What are the steps to obtain licensure or certification in your state? Identify the continuing education requirements for maintaining your licensure or certification in your state.

 
Write your initial response in approximately 300–400 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Evaluate the self-help group you attended and/or researched. Critique the strengths and weaknesses of self-help groups in terms of their value in the treatment of substance abuse.

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Assignment 5: LASA 2—Self-Help Evaluation
The self-help movement has swept the world of substance abuse treatment. A new client may not be aware of any treatment options open to them aside from those of self-help group meetings, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. While self-help groups are not a solution for every client, they have been shown to be useful in some cases.
 
As future substance abuse counselors, it is important that you explore and be aware of the different self-help groups and what goes on in these group meetings.
 
Begin this assignment by doing the following:
 
Attend a self-help group related to substance abuse. There are multiple options including AA Open Meetings, Al-Anon, Women for Sobriety, and so forth. Information is easily accessible on the Internet. Note that some meetings are closed while others are open. At Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), most weekly groups are closed; however, open meetings are held primarily on weekends when all are welcome to attend.
 
Information for your area can be obtained through “AA Intergroup” at http://aa-intergroup.org/.
 
Introduce yourself and let folks know that you are a student. Remember to follow the guidelines of confidentiality.
 
If you are unable to access a twelve-step group because one is not available in your area, either research an online self-help group or research the implications of self-help groups in general including their strengths and weaknesses.
 
Write a paper about your experience and make sure you cover the following:

  1. Evaluate the self-help group you attended and/or researched. Critique the strengths and weaknesses of self-help groups in terms of their value in the treatment of substance abuse.
  2. Hypothesize what types of clients would be a good match for the group that you attended and/or researched. What types of clients would not be a good match? Consider age, gender, culture, race, sexuality, religion/spirituality, and the severity of substance abuse. Include other evaluation criteria for differential treatment. Explain your reasoning.
  3. Predict how self-help groups are evolving over time. How can technology be used to supplement and/or replace face-to-face support groups?
  4. Appraise the effect on the group experience when involuntary clients are present. Include the effect to treatment, counseling, and collaboration.
  5. Recommend several ways to overcome resistance. How may technology be used to overcome resistance to treatment? Include collaboration issues involved in the treatment of involuntary clients using technology.

 
Write a paper in Word format and make sure you include a title page and reference page in addition to the 6–8-pages of content. Apply APA 6th edition standards to the format of the paper, and the citation of sources.