...Co-Occurring Psychiatric Diagnosis Paper Grand Canyon University: PCN-438 June 15, 2014 Laura Pipoly On single stage, action considered for alcohol and drug addiction remained measured toward being distinct as of handling aimed at mental health illnesses, in addition to caution was conveyed at altered amenities by means of profoundly dissimilar salutary methods. And the results were successful, numerous individuals who had trouble with despair, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as additional severe psychiatric situations not once was offered nor established action on behalf of their substance abuse issues. Through the exact similar sign, several graduates of drug rehab accomplishments by means of co-occurring disorders frequently under no circumstances established acceptable treatment on behalf of their original mental health apprehensions. “Epidemiology is the study of the incidence, prevalence, and distribution of a disease in a population. In simple terms, this means that epidemiology. At its core, epidemiology is descriptive it tells us about the nature and extent of COD in the Nation, a State, or a community. This information is one critical component of policy, programmatic and clinical planning, and decision making. Epidemiology is a way to look at the relationship of the factors that can result in the expression of COD. The classic model for studying health problems is the epidemiologic triangle with sides that consist of...
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...The Complicated Relationship between Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Amber M. Paradise Kaplan University Abstract This paper explores four articles about research on the complicated relationship between mental health and substance use disorders. I focused my research on the relationship between depression, including post-partum, and alcoholism. In this paper, I will explain why my client, Rhonda is considered dually diagnosed, I will explain the health problems that can occur from using alcohol and the effects alcohol has on the brain and body, I will explain how alcohol impacts depression, and last, I will explain the specific problems that exist in treating the dually diagnosed individual. An individual who has any combination of a mental disorder (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder) and addiction (drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling) is considered to be dual diagnosed. (Foundations Recovery Network, 1995) In one article, Paljärvi (2009) states “experimental studies have found that alcohol intoxication can produce even severe depressive symptoms during heavy drinking episodes.” Becker (2012) states in his article, “Alcohol has anxiety-reducing properties and can relieve stress, while at the same time acting as a stressor and activating the bodies stress response systems.” According to Evans and Sullivan (2001), individuals with a history of alcohol dependence, especially those early in recovery and those who are older, show significant cognitive impairments...
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...Current Events in Business Research RES/351 February 29, 2016 Current Events in Business Research For the purpose of this paper, we were asked to select an article in the University Library that contains a research study in a functional area of our own job or a functional area we desire to be a part of someday. My intended field will be in mental health counseling; specifically, substance abuse counseling. I came through many years in active addiction. Overcoming those years led to my passion for the field in which I have chosen to embrace. I have selected to write based on an article from the ProQuest Psychology Journals entitled, “Social Workers Employed in Substance Abuse Treatment Agencies: A Training Needs Assessment,” (Hall, Amodeo, Shaffer, Vander Bilt, 2000). Improving upon this growing profession and identifying areas of weakness are key. In the pages to follow, I will identify the research problem, the method used, how the research has solved the problem, and other potential applications for this research within functional and related areas. Identifying the Research Problem and Method Used Business research, as we use it in our text, is a systematic inquiry that provides information to guide managerial decisions. More specifically, it is a process of planning, acquiring, analyzing, and disseminating relevant data, information, and insights to decision makers in ways that mobilize the organization to take appropriate actions that, in...
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...Models, and Key Actionable Items Introduction Thesis Statement: A healthy therapeutic alliance depends upon the resolution of professional issues facing the client-counselor relationship in addiction counseling practice. Counselors encounter regular professional challenges. These problems are exacerbated in substance abuse counseling due to the link between criminal activity and addiction. Counselors must weigh the risks and gains of various solutions to arrive at suitable decisions. This paper examines five current professional issues in addiction counseling, including the relevant etiological models and key actionable items for addressing these issues in a real world environment. Professional issues encompass topics of debate on practical or ethical conduct that underpins appropriate professional practice. In addiction counseling, five such issues are client rights (confidentiality, privileged communication, and privacy), physical and psychological self-care by the counselor, dual relationships, countertransference, and record keeping. Professional Issues In addiction counseling practice, it is common for interested parties (family members, medical doctors, probation officers, psychologists, or other counselors) to ask a counselor to share information concerning a client. Such a request could also come from an ancillary helping professional or the judicial system. Sharing information with third parties raises confidentiality, privileged communication, and privacy concerns...
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...Marcos Reyes COD-HUSR 243 Internet Search Paper Psychology Today http://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/co-occurring-disorders I searched for this website via Google.com, searching “Co-Occurring Disorders.” This website offers information on a lot of different psychological problems. The website is for the magazine, “Psychology Today,” and offers the same articles in the magazine and additional resources related to Psychology. Psychology Today covers all aspects of human behavior and mental health. The specific link I used (as shown above) is specific to co-occurring disorders. It allows users to explore the definition, symptoms, causes and treatments. It defines Co-Occurring Disorders at the top of the page stating, “Formerly known as dual diagnosis or dual disorder, co-occurring disorders describe the presence of two or more disorders at the same time. For example, a person may suffer substance abuse as well as bipolar disorder.” I think that statement is a little misleading and would better be represented by stating “…co-occurring disorders describe the presence of one or more disorders and substance abuse.” That definition implies co-occurring disorders could be something like depression and anxiety, in which case it should actually be described as co-morbid. However, within the first few paragraphs of the definition page it then states, “Clients with co-occurring disorders (COD) have one or more disorders relating to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs...
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...R. Davis March 9, 2014 Liberty University Abstract This topic paper investigates ADD, and the two areas that are affected, which are cognitive, and behavioral matters. By showing the different areas of adolescence with ADD, a therapist, or parents can begin to help define, and direct solutions for a more positive outcome. The information will also show how some studies have equated medication therapy, including antidepressants, are now often part of the treatment plan. Nero-psychological assessments are beneficial, because of being more accurate, than just by observations alone, and various causes are associated with ADD, such as genes, sugar, or food additives. Lastly, it will be discussed about a Christian worldview, and how parents, grandparents, in addition, teachers should express their Christian worldview to their children. This could make children more at ease with themselves. Explaining to our children, that they are not alone can greatly affect their well being and increase productivity. Although, we cannot pinpoint just one specific event that occurs as causing ADD. We have to be diligent in our faith. ADD is the acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. It is probably the most diagnosed disorder in adolescence. Children who have this condition cannot stay on tasks easily, and have a difficult time concentrating on any one project, and are wired. Although, some children are more inattentive with their behavior, and are overlooked at times because...
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...ANALYSIS PAPER DRAFT 1 Annotated Outline Part 1 – Analysis of Work Environment A. Identify a potential or current work environment My professional role is the director of a faith base substance abuse residential recovery organization in Kansas City, Missouri for homeless women, committed to overcoming their addiction and becoming responsible, productive drug and alcohol free members of the community. Author’s Tsai, Rosenheck, Kasprow & Mcquire (2012) study differentiated between programs that were once religious but are now secular from programs that have always been secular and programs that currently have a religious orientation. As a director for a non-profit organization and private business owner, this organization is to be considered a “service provider” facility, working directly to house, heal, feed, clothe, and educate females experiencing homelessness. Supervise a staff of 10, including an assistant director. B. Describe the population The organization would provide services to 30 single females in a Bible-based residential recovery program. Funded by Federal, State, City and private funders. The funding will be used for staff salary, food, utilities, up keep of the building, etc. Females would range from 25-45 years of age. C. Identify the appropriate code of professional ethics Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals (2015), Retrieved from http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals ...
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...early child hood trauma and abuse (verbal and physical) possible PTSD, adult child of an alcoholic traits, father killed in alcohol related incident. Jason separates himself from his mother and siblings, his main focus is social gatherings of his choice that include the consumption of alcohol. Jason is being assess after his second arrest for drinking and driving (DUI/DWI), Jason has entered treatment at the advice of his attorney, his unsuccessful attempts to cut down has led to an increase in consumption of alcohol. Jason self-reports blackouts, excessive anger and remorse of how his drinking has affected his marriage. Serious evidence of impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological dependence exist. Possible dual diagnosis from physical and verbal abuse received as a child, PTSD may also be evident due to his father’s homicide during a drunken brawl. Signs of...
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...Caring for Populations: Assessment and Diagnosis Introduction Beautiful green fields of alfalfa, soy beans, and corn, big wide blue skies, clean clear water in the form of rivers, lakes, streams, and babbling brooks, cows and horses basking in the full day sun in pastures filled with wild flowers, and some of the most amazingly detailed rolling hills carved by the glaciers one could ever lay their eyes upon. This is Wisconsin, clean air, friendly people, and wonderful schools and healthcare. One could only fall in love. Each place has its beauty, each its special place in the hearts of those who reside there. Even with a feeling of home, one wonders what challenges face each community. Just like with maintaining a home, if left in ill repair it will surely crumble to the ground, as is also true for the people who live within these communities. They too need up-keep via access to education and healthcare. This paper wishes to complete an assessment and diagnosis of healthcare needs in just one small community, Blair Wisconsin. Community Blair was originally founded in the 1850’s on the banks of the Trempealeau River. The majority of the population of Blair is as it was in the 1800’s, primarily Norwegian, with a small group of German’s. Farming is Wisconsin, but within city limits there are many dual income families, single household families, and retirees. Services available in Blair include the following. There is one long term care...
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...Pg.1 Substance Abuse Paper: Drug Abuse HCA/250 Erika Delmar Windy M. Stimmel October 4, 2015 Pg. 2 Substance Abuse Paper: Drug Abuse What is the definition of drug abuse, this definition is defined as a habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs. (Dictionary Online) Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her. Even though the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for most people, the brain changes that occur over time challenge an addicted person’s self-control and hamper his or her ability to resist intense impulses to take drugs. Drug abuse is something that needs to be taken serious, those who are abusing drugs might not think they are, but to those around them they see the difference quicker than others might. Drug Abuse in the Workplace When those who abuse or use drug, or with family members that use or abuse drugs, do not understand that their workplace is suffering also. You may ask why, and this is the reason the company loses money because productivity is not where it should be, the employee is absent a lot which takes a toll on the other employees, because they have to work harder because of the employee calling out or not showing up. Injuries happen a lot when the employee is under the influence of any type of drug. Drugs...
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...ONLINE THEREPY PAPER BSHS/375 VALERIE AVERA CHERYL ELLINGTON SERENITY ONLINE THEREPY: SERENITY ONLINE THEREPY PROVIDES MANY SERVICES SUCH AS PHONE THEREPY AND CHAT THEREPY, AND EMAIL THEREPY, AND VIDEO THEREPY. THE ONLINE SERVICES ARE RUN BY CARL BENEDICT, LCPC. THE COUNSELING IS SIMPLE, HE BELIEVES IN THE FACT THAT WISDOM IS IN EACH OF US. THE APPROACH IS TO GET YOU TO PROCESS THROUGH ACTIVE LISTENING AND REDICOVERING THE WISDOM INSIDE OF YOU. CARL TEACHES SKILLS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP MANAGE YOUR FEELINGS, INORDER FOR YOU TO CREATE A MORE FULFILLING LIFE. VIDEO THEREPY AND PHONE THEREPY: THE VIDEO AND PHONE THEREPY SESSIONS ARE 50 MINUTES PER SESSION, VIA SKYPE VIDEO OR PHONE. (YOU CAN ALSO HAVE SESSIONS BY CELL PHONE, OR LANDLINE PHONE IF THIS BETTER SUITS YOUR NEEDS) WHEN IT COMES TIME FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT HE WILL CALL YOU VIA VIDEO SKYPE, OR CELL OR LANDLINE SERVICE, THIS IS FREE IF BOTH OF YOU USE SKYPE. BEING ABLE TO MEET WITH CLIENTS FACE TO FACE OR VOICE TO VOICE THEREPY HAS THE SAME AFFECT AS HIM MEETING FACE TO FACE IN HIS OFFICE AT THE OUT PATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC IN THE HOSPITAL THAT HE HAS HIS DAY JOB. CHAT THEREPY: THESE THERAPY SESSIONS LAST 60 MINUTES INCLUDING TEXT THEREPY SESSIONS, AND INSTANT MESSAGING, ALL THESE SESSIONS ARE SET UP IN A SECURE PRIVATE CHAT ROOM (SKYPE,INSTANT MESSAGEING) THERES IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK ALONG WITH THE SAME FLEXABILITY THAT FACE TO FACE AND ADDRESSING ISSUES. TRANSCRIPTS FROM THESE SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO...
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...Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports and * 2 X2 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks * Forwarding rate is 65.5 Mbps Price – $1, 129.95 Cisco AP 541N wireless access point * Consistent wireless coverage * High security with\out a loss in performance * Compatible with power over Ethernet Price- 378.00 Cisco POESS 5-volt power over Ethernet splitter * Ports 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port * Ethernet cable provides power to device * Compatible with cisco wireless access point Price - $26.99 Cisco HGA9N high-gain omnidirectional antenna * Has one N type connection * Gain 9 dBi * Compatible with the cisco wireless router Price - $116.95 HP MDS600 Hard Drive Array * two Dual Port I/O Module System Hard drive array - 70-bay - 35 x 1 TB...
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...Bipolar Disorder Reaction Paper The research intended on looking at bipolar among youth. This was emphasizing how to improve results in understanding the risk amongst the severity and chronically impaired. Bipolarity is hard to detect amongst children and adolescents. Bipolar is a serious brain illness. Bipolar among children are usually detected by mood changing. It is hard to detect whether or not a child can be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar symptoms amongst a child are usually more severe than the usual up and down temperament of a child. Bipolar can also be dangerous within youth. In children bipolar disorder can result in hurting themselves and attempting suicide. You have to look at a child’s attention span and consciousness in a situation. A child is always doing, moving, and emotions are always escalating and de-escalating. We all know that anyone can detect bipolar disorder, but being diagnosed with bipolar disorder is usually done later in age. Children can have signs of bipolar disorder, but that’s called early-onset bipolar disorder. The form of bipolar can become sever in later teens and as an adult. There are questions you ask when dealing with a child with bipolar. Can bipolar disorder be hereditary? Can bipolar disorder amongst children result in other issues? There are several things that contribute to bipolar. One being genes, different illnesses run through family that can have a slight percent chance of you getting it. If the...
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...AAID Autism Multiple Disorders Rose Francis November 27, 2012 SPE 226 There are many different kinds of developmental disabilities. The American Association On Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities create an outline of what is to be considered an intellectual disability. Their intellect has to considerably limit their ability to properly express the appropriate social behavior while also limiting their adaptive skills within the community and interaction with others. The disability has to be identified before the person is of the age of 18. It also There are also different approaches which should be looked into when classifying a person with intellectual disabilities. Medical professionals have to rate the imparity on a scale indicating if it is mild, moderate, severe, or profound. Without these classifications the proper educational support plan cannot be put into place. The classification also helps with what kind of support the individual will need at home outside of the school setting. About 10% of children in the United States between the ages of 6 through 21 have some kind of intellectual disabilities label. The characteristics which are considered to be intellectually disabled would be having memory or learning deficiencies, troubles with memory recall, or apply abstract thought. These students also have trouble controlling their behavior also known as self-regulation. Their adaptive skills are also hard to apply to real life situations being able to...
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...Introduction: The first Part of this paper will review the literature to define Classification. Briefly Discuss DSM IV and ICD 10 and list the main categories of clinical disorders. The paper will discuss the main dangers of classification identified as labelling and Stigma which have lifelong implications for those diagnosed with a mental illness. The main advantages of classification such as most appropriate treatment and community education Definition of the Classification system used to Diagnosis Mental illness. As Social workers it important to try and grasp the concepts of how classification of mental illness is arrived at and to have a basic knowledge of the types of mental disorders people can be classified as having so we can understand the basis of a diagnosis. According Mendelson (2001) “Classification refers to ordering of objects into groups on the basis of their relationship. The result is a classificatory system. Nomenclature related to agreed names that have been assigned to disease or syndromes. Taxonomy covers principles and methods underlying the practice of classification. Finally, nosology denotes the conceptual system that supports the strategy of classifying.” ( Mendelson 2001 p. 63) Golightley (2004) text states that classification is an important step towards the diagnosis of a mental disorder. Mental disorder is broken down into various classifications that represent groups or syndromes of symptoms. Thus if a series of symptoms fits into...
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