Assignment: Mental Health Counseling
In a two to three page (maximum) written paper include the following information to demonstrate your understanding of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders using DSM-5 criteria: Include both I and II:
I: Discuss your understanding of (A) Substance Use Disorders and (B) Substance- Induced Disorders (p. 481-490 in DSM-5).
II: In addition, choose only one the following two disorders and fully discuss the most salient criteria for one of these disorders
1. Alcohol Use Disorder (pages 490-497 in DSM-5). Focus mostly on AlcoholUse Disorder and briefly comment on the other Alcohol-Related Disorders (aslisted on page 490 in DSM-5).
1. Opioid Use Disorder (pages 540-550 in DSM-5): Focus mostly on Opioid Use Disorder and brieflycomment on the other Opioid -Related Disorders (as listed on page 540 in DSM-5). Include yourunderstanding of the specification: "on maintenance therapy". Note that a 2-3 page paper is quite short to cover this topic. Therefore, you should fully understand these topics and succinctly narrow down the information to provide a comprehensive overview of the assignment topics.At the very least you must include all required components indicated in this assignmentto get full credit. Do not just list diagnostic criteria; explain things in your own words.
Do not use DSMIV-TR or any other version of the DSM other than DSM-5. The page numbers noted above arefound in the DSM-5. Follow APA style with a cover page and a reference page (which do not counttoward your two to three pages of content).
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.