The prevalence of co-occurring disorders: mental health and substance

There are three parts to this essay. The first part focuses on   prevalence; the second part focuses on symptoms of substance use   disorders; and the third part focuses on the two systems of care   (mental health and substance abuse/dependence). The length of the   entire essay should be 750-1,000 words.

Part 1: The Prevalence of Co-Occurring Disorders

The purpose of this part of the assignment is to identify the   prevalence of co-occurring disorders. Read Chapter 1,   “Introduction,” in the Treatment Improvement Protocol, No.   42 and Chapter 1 of the text. Answer the following questions regarding   prevalence of COD (co-occurring disorders).

  1. What is at least one statistical piece of information that you     do not find surprising? Explain why.
  2. Conversely, what is at     least one statistical piece of information that was interesting or     surprising? Explain why.

Part 2: Clinical Symptoms of Substance Use Disorders

The purpose of this part of the assignment is to become familiar   with the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders. Read pages   483-484 of the DSM-5. Answer the following question regarding   substance use disorders.

  1. What are the 11-criterion used for identifying and diagnosing     a substance use disorder? Provide a brief description of each.

Part 3: The Similarities and Differences  in the Mental     Health and Substance Abuse Systems

The purpose of this part of the assignment is to examine the   similarities and differences  between the mental health and   substance use disorder systems. Read the “Substance Abuse   Treatment System” and “Mental Health Service System”   sections from TIP No. 42, Chapter 3, “Mental Health and   Addiction Treatment Systems: Philosophical and Treatment Approach   Issues,” in TIP 9, and Chapter 7 of the text. Address the following:

  1. Describe at least two differences and two similarities between     the two systems.
  2. Discuss the importance of using an     integrated approach to treating a client with co-occurring   disorders.

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.







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