DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder
DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder
Application: Summary and Recommendations: Part 2
The summary and recommendations section of an assessment report is where all of the relevant
information, insights, and data come together
.
Rather than being a finishing point, this report and these
recommendations become a living document that ultimately will help an individual continue to forge a
path free from addiction
Parts 1 and 2 of this assessment report provide an introduction to the skills required for good report writing
.
For most locales, requiring licensing and credentialing, additional coursework, and experience is needed to better develop report writing competency
.
Appendix 3 in the course text will give you the basics about the DSM-IV-TR and how substance use disorders are diagnosed
.
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed
.
), the
appendix titled “Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5” illustrates the changes in SubstanceRelated and Addictive Disorders made in the DSM-5
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Do not forget to look back over past readings,
because this Assignment will involve other professionals (people to whom you might want to refer the client) in addition to a summary of the most critical parts of what you believe is going on with this client DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder.
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To prepare:
Review the Learning Resources, including the following:
Essentials of Assessment Report Writing (Chapters 1–6)
Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.) DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder
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Appendix 3, “DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder”
Appendix, “Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5”
The media from Week 3 titled Interviewing Techniques
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Assignment Directions:
Submit by Day 7 Part 2 of the assessment report, Summary and Recommendations, including the following:
Section 1: Synthesize Assessment Findings (2–3 pages). DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder.
Summarize your impressions of the individual, discussing characteristics that
resemble DSM-5categories related to substance-related and addictive disorders
.
Section 2: Referral Recommendations: Multidisciplinary Team Approach (1–2 pages)
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Include a list of other professionals or organizations that may be enlisted to employ a multidisciplinary team approach toward continuing or enhancing treatment for the individual. DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder.
Explain what each professional or organization might contribute
.
Section 3: Confidentiality (2–3 paragraphs)
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Based on the American Psychological Association and other governing standards, describe how this report should be stored and disseminated in an ethical manner
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Week 6 Learning Resources
This page contains the Learning Resources for this week. Be sure to scroll down the page to see all of
this week’s assigned Learning Resources
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Required Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course
Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus
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Readings
Perkinson, R. R. (2012). Chemical dependency counseling: A practical guide (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE
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Appendix 3, “DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder”
Focus on criteria for abuse versus criteria for dependence and information on tolerance and withdrawal. DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder.
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American Psychiatric Association
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(2013)
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Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
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disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author.
Retrieved from the Walden Library
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Appendix, “Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5”
Lichtenberger, E
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O
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, Mather, N
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, Kaufman, N
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L
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, & Kaufman, A
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S
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(2004)
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Essentials of
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assessment report writing. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases
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Chapter 4, “Behavioral Observations”
Focus on tips for effective documentation of behavioral observations, including Rapid
Reference 4
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1, “Samples of Behaviors, Interpretations, and How to Combine Them into a
Statement
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Chapter 5, “Test Results and Interpretation”
Focus on principles of organization, including establishing a basic format, moving from the global to the specific and from standardized to informal results, and using global themes to organize. DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder.
Chapter 6, “Diagnostic Impressions Summary”
Focus on the word impression and why it is so important to this chapter
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Review the list of
five elements of a diagnostic impression
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Application: Summary and Recommendations: Part 2
The summary and recommendations section of an assessment report is where all of the relevant
information, insights, and data come together
.
Rather than being a finishing point, this report and these
recommendations become a living document that ultimately will help an individual continue to forge a
path free from addiction
.
Parts 1 and 2 of this assessment report provide an introduction to the skills required for good report
writing
.
For most locales, requiring licensing and credentialing, additional coursework, and experience is
needed to better develop report writing competency
.
Appendix 3 in the course text will give you the basics about the DSM-IV-TR and how substance use
disorders are diagnosed
.
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed
.
), the
appendix titled “Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5” illustrates the changes in SubstanceRelated and Addictive Disorders made in the DSM-5.
Do not forget to look back over past readings,
because this Assignment will involve other professionals (people to whom you might want to refer the client) in addition to a summary of the most critical parts of what you believe is going on with this client. DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder.
To prepare:
Review the Learning Resources, including the following:
Essentials of Assessment Report Writing (Chapters 1–6) Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide
Appendix 3, “DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder”
o
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.)
Appendix, “Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5”
o
The media from Week 3 titled Interviewing Techniques.
Assignment Directions:
Submit by Day 7 Part 2 of the assessment report, Summary and Recommendations, including the
following:
Section 1: Synthesize Assessment Findings (2–3 pages)
Summarize your impressions of the individual, discussing characteristics that
resemble DSM-5categories related to substance-related and addictive disorders
.
o
Section 2: Referral Recommendations: Multidisciplinary Team Approach (1–2 pages)
Include a list of other professionals or organizations that may be enlisted to employ a
multidisciplinary team approach toward continuing or enhancing treatment for the
individual
.
Explain what each professional or organization might contribute
.
o
Section 3: Confidentiality (2–3 paragraphs)
Based on the American Psychological Association and other governing standards, describe how this report should be stored and disseminated in an ethical manner. DSM-IV-TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder.