Assignment 3: Case History When conducting an evaluation, it is also important to consider the client’s demography as a possible contributing factor. Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research methods of recording case histories. Create a case history for a person with an addiction that clearly traces contributing factors. Do not include identifying information. At this point, do not include details of any mental illness that would constitute a dual diagnosis. Be sure to cover the following components in your case history: Demographics – including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, marital status, number and ages of children, living arrangements, and religion if applicable Family background Education Employment History of chemical use Description of the current problem (include history of previous treatment, if any) After completing the case history, consider ethical standards in relation to this client. What potential ethical issues exist or may come into play with this client? Be sure to include at least one ethical issue. Explore multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and confidentiality. For example, if the client has children, explain how duty to report may come into play when working with this client. Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc. By Wednesday, May 13, 2015 , deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox . Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Created a comprehensive and valid case history with all required components. 50 Identified potential ethical issues that exist or may come into play with the client. 10 Explored issues of multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and confidentiality. 20 Applied online library resources to support factors contributing to substance use and potential ethical issues. 12 Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 8 Assignment 2: Pros and Cons of DSM Diagnosis The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was originally developed in 1952 to help doctors and counselors across the country standardize the classifications of mental disorders in the American population. Throughout the intervening years, the DSM has gone through several revisions, establishing specific diagnostic criteria for each disorder listed, and revising disorders as more was understood about their origins, symptoms, and treatments. The DSM III (1980) marks the point when substance use disorders were moved to a category of their own, separate from personality disorders. Today, the current DSM lists the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders. While these standardized diagnostic p.

1. Assignment 3: Case History
When conducting an evaluation, it is also important to consider
the client’s demography as a possible contributing factor.
Use the module readings and the Argosy University online
library resources to research methods of recording case
histories.
Create a case history for a person with an addiction that clearly
traces contributing factors. Do not include identifying
information. At this point, do not include details of any mental
illness that would constitute a dual diagnosis. Be sure to cover
the following components in your case history:
Demographics – including age, gender, ethnicity,
socioeconomic status, marital status, number and ages of
children, living arrangements, and religion if applicable
Family background
Education
Employment
History of chemical use
Description of the current problem (include history of previous
treatment, if any)
After completing the case history, consider ethical standards in
relation to this client. What potential ethical issues exist or may
come into play with this client? Be sure to include at least one
ethical issue. Explore multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and
confidentiality. For example, if the client has children, explain
how duty to report may come into play when working with this
client.
Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards
to citation of sources. Use the following file naming
convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if
your name is John Smith, your document will be named
SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.
By
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
, deliver your assignment to the

2. M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox
.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Created a comprehensive and valid case history with all
required components.
50
Identified potential ethical issues that exist or may come into
play with the client.
10
Explored issues of multiculturalism, duty to report/warn, and
confidentiality.
20
Applied online library resources to support factors contributing
to substance use and potential ethical issues.
12
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated
ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of
sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
8
Assignment 2: Pros and Cons of DSM Diagnosis
The
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
was originally developed in 1952 to help doctors and
counselors across the country standardize the classifications of
mental disorders in the American population. Throughout the
intervening years, the DSM has gone through several revisions,
establishing specific diagnostic criteria for each disorder listed,
and revising disorders as more was understood about their
origins, symptoms, and treatments. The DSM III (1980) marks
the point when substance use disorders were moved to a
category of their own, separate from personality disorders.
Today, the current DSM lists the diagnostic criteria for
substance use disorders.

3. While these standardized diagnostic practices have been in use
for more than sixty years, there are some pros and cons in the
use of the DSM diagnoses of substance use disorders in the
assessment of clients.
Complete the following requirements:
Evaluate, in detail, the pros and cons of using DSM diagnoses
as the primary classification structure for clients with substance
use disorders.
Examine the assessment types used to diagnose clients with
substance use. Choose two of these assessments that would not
only help to diagnose the substance use disorder, but would also
assess the whole person. Explain them fully.
Compare and contrast the two assessments chosen regarding
how they will evaluate the whole person and not just the
specific DSM diagnostic criteria.
Justify the value of using assessments that evaluate the whole
person rather than just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.
Use scholarly resources to support your work.
Write a 3–4 page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards
to citation of resources.
Use the following file naming convention:
LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc. For example, if your name is
John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M2_A2.doc.
By
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
, deliver your assignment to the
M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox
.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Evaluated the pros and cons of using DSM diagnoses as the
primary classification structure for clients with substance use
disorders.
30
Chose two of the assessment types used to diagnose clients with
substance use that would not only help to diagnose the

4. substance use disorder, but would also assess the whole person,
and fully explained them.
30
Justified the value of using assessments that evaluate the whole
person rather than just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.
18
Supported positions using scholarly resources.
14
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated
ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of
sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
8
Assignment 2: LASA 1—Diagnosis for Substance Use Disorder
with Co-occurring Disorder
In your professional capacity as a substance abuse counselor,
you are not permitted to give diagnoses for mental disorders
other than those related to substance abuse. However, you will
likely be exposed to clients with mental health disorders in the
assessment or treatment process. The competent substance abuse
evaluator will be able to identify clients who present mental
health disorders and make the appropriate referrals. Providing
appropriate referrals for clients is common in the substance
abuse field.
In
M1: Assignment 3
, you developed a case history for a person with an addiction. In
this assignment, you will develop a case history and include one
mental disorder. The inclusion of a mental disorder in your case
study will aid in the examination of co-occurring disorders. You
will then present your diagnosis and referrals.
This assignment has
two
parts. Complete both parts.
Part I
Create a case history for a person with an addiction and a

5. mental disorder. Do not include identifying information. Include
the following elements in your case history:
Demographics—including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic
status, marital status, number and ages of children, living
arrangements, and religion if applicable
Presenting problem
Previous psychiatric treatment of patient
Previous chemical treatment of patient
Chemical history
Medical history—including disabilities if applicable
Work and education history
Legal or financial concerns
Family background
Concerned person involvement
Referral source
Part II
Analyze the case history and present your diagnosis as related
to substance use disorders. Include the following in your
diagnosis:
Summarize key case study elements you would use to formulate
a diagnosis and guide your treatment plan.
Identify at least two assessment tools that you would use to
formulate a diagnosis. Justify why you have selected these
tools.
State your diagnosis related to substance use disorders. Justify
your reasons for your diagnosis.
Identify other concerns and offer recommendations and referral
opportunities. Justify your reasons and explanations.
Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards
to citation of sources. Use the following file naming
convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.
By
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
, deliver your assignment to the
M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox
.

6. Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Created a robust case history including details for each of the
required elements.
24
Summarized the key case study elements used to formulate a
diagnosis and guide your treatment plan.
32
Identified at least two assessment tools for diagnosis.
16
Justified why you chose these assessment tools.
32
Stated and justified diagnosis of the client.
20
Identified and justified other concerns and offered
recommendations and referral opportunities for the client.
32
Presentation Components:
Organization (12)
Style (4)
Usage and Mechanics (12)
APA Elements (16)
44
Assignment 2: Working with Diverse Populations
Working with special populations in any field can present
challenges that require special competencies. This is
particularly true in the substance abuse field. There are many
cultural factors that contribute to substance abuse and influence
assessment and treatment approaches. In addition, specific
demographic factors such as age, socioeconomic status, family
composition, and parenting styles can influence the
development of these disorders and have to be addressed in the
assessment and treatment plan. The success or failure of

7. treatment can be directly related to the accommodation of these
factors.
Use the module readings and the Argosy University online
library resources to research cultural competency.
Review the following list and select
one
population group for use in this assignment:
Deaf and hard of hearing
Native Americans and Alaskan Natives
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
Spanish Americans
Persons with disabilities
Children and adolescents
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT)
Respond to the following in a PowerPoint presentation:
Explain how you would work with that population with cultural
competency. Specifically address substance abuse.
Describe the particular issues that might arise when working
with a client from your selected special population.
Include detailed speaker’s notes and one slide with references.
Develop a 6–8-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply
APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file
naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.ppt.
By
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
, deliver your assignment to the
M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox
and to the
Doc Sharing
area.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Explained how you would work with your selected special
population with cultural competency.
36

8. Specifically addressed substance abuse issues.
20
Described the particular issues that might arise when working
with a client from your selected special population.
16
Developed effective speaker notes and included references.
20
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated
ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of
sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
8
Assignment 1: LASA 2—Substance Abuse Assessments Across
the Lifespan
Substance abuse assessments have very different purposes for
different populations. For instance, an assessment for treatment
of victims will look different from a court-mandated assessment
relating to criminal behavior. For another example, an
assessment for an adolescent would likely emphasize peer
influence more so than it would for an adult. These
demographic factors significantly influence the assessment as it
relates to treatment planning or other recommendations.
Use the module readings and the Argosy University online
library resources to research types of substance abuse
assessments for different demographics.
Select
three

9. substance abuse assessments for use in this assignment. Your
choices should represent three different age populations such as
the elderly, adults, adolescents, or children.
Review the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
patient placement criteria for the treatment of substance-related
disorders at the following:
Mee-Lee, D. (2005). Overview of the ASAM patient placement
criteria, second edition revised (ASAM PPC-2R).
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA).
Retrieved from
https://www1.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/provider/pnmi/documents/AS
AM-presentation-Dr-Lee.pdf
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (2001).
KAP KEYS Based on TIP 13: The role and current status of
patient placement criteria in the treatment of substance use
disorders.
Retrieved from
http://integratedrecovery.org/wp-
content/uploads/2010/08/TIP13-KAP.Keys_.pdf
Complete the following:
Describe the ASAM patient placement criteria for the treatment
of substance-related disorders.
Describe the three selected types of substance abuse
assessments that you might use. Be sure that your choices
represent three different age populations such as the elderly,
adults, adolescents, or children.
Compare and contrast the information being collected in each of
the three assessments and describe the areas of concern. Ask,
for example, does it include client presentation and functioning,
current use and history, high-risk behavior, first exposure,
consequences of addiction, culture, life skills, work, vocation,
education, health, recreation, or spirituality? Present the
comparison of the four types of substance abuse assessments in
a table.

10. Explain special considerations, including ethical issues, which
would apply to the different populations selected.
Evaluate the importance of having assessment tools for clients
in each developmental life stage.
Create an 8–10 slide PowerPoint presentation to present your
findings to other substance abuse counselors. Include the table
comparing the three types of substance abuse assessments.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources in your slides. Use
the speaker notes in the slide show to further discuss the topics
on each slide. In addition, make sure you have a title slide and a
slide with references (in APA format).
Use the following file naming convention:
LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.ppt.
By
Monday, June 8, 2015
, deliver your assignment to the
M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox
.
Course Project Grading Criteria and Rubric
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Described the ASAM patient placement criteria for the
treatment of substance-related disorders.
32
Described three assessments, each representing a different age
population.
48
Compared and contrasted the information collected from each of
the three assessments and identified the areas for concern.
68
Explained the special issues to be considered, which apply to
the different populations selected.
52
Evaluated the importance of having assessment tools for clients
in each developmental life stage.

11. 36
Presentation Components:
Organization (16)
Style (8)
Usage and Mechanics (16)
APA Elements (24)
64