Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Discussion

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Discussion

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Discussion

Discussion

An explanation of how client culture may influence client perceptions of substance use. Then explain how you might use this information to determine if a client meets the criteria for a substance related disorder.

 

Readings

• American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
  • Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
• Paris, J. (2015). The intelligent clinician’s guide to the DSM-5 (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Chapter 12, Substance Use, Eating, and Sexual Disorders
• Burrow-Sanchez, J. J. (2006). Understanding adolescent substance abuse: Prevalence, risk factors, and clinical implications. Journal of Counseling & Development, 84(3), 283–290. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Escobar, J. I., & Vega, W. A. (2006). Cultural issues and psychiatric diagnosis: Providing a general background for considering substance use diagnoses. Addiction, 101(Suppl), 40–47. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Gloria, A. M., & Peregoy, J. J. (1996). Counseling Latino alcohol and other substance users/abusers: Cultural considerations for counselors. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 13(2), 119–126. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Helwig, A. A., & Holicky, R. (1994). Substance abuse in persons with disabilities: Treatment considerations. Journal of Counseling & Development, 72(3), 227–233. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Schinke, S. P., Orlandi, M. A., Botvin, G. J., Gilchrist, L. D., Trimble, J. E., & Locklear, V. S. (1988). Preventing substance abuse among American-Indian adolescents: A bicultural competence skills approach. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 35(1), 87–90.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Media

• Laureate Education. (Producer). (2012). Psychopathology: Substance-related and addictive disorders. [Video file]. Retrieved from 

 

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