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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, 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
.

Review the list of

five elements of a diagnostic impression
.

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.