Discussion:Addictions Disorders for Client Evaluations
Complete the following requirements:
Questions
1. Evaluate, in detail, the pros and cons of using DSM diagnoses as the primary classification structure for clients with substance use disorders.
2. 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.
3. Compare and contrast the two assessments chosen regarding how they will evaluate the whole person and not just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.
4. Justify the value of using assessments that evaluate the whole person rather than just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria