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M3 Assignment 2 Discussion

Assignment 2: Discussion Questions

Submit your responses to these questions to the appropriate Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Through the end of the module, comment on the responses of others.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

You will be attempting two discussion questions in this module; each worth 28 points. The total number of points that can be earned for this assignment is 56.

Models of Addiction and Theoretical Approaches

Consider the following situation:

Joe is 35 years old. He is married and has two children. His income is the family’s primary source of financial security. His wife has a part-time job to help with the paying of bills.

Joe’s father, paternal uncle, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandmother were alcoholics. His father also abused him. Joe began to drink when he was in high school. His drinking gradually increased, and now, he consumes a case of beer every day.

Joe and his wife often fight over Joe’s drinking. Joe has missed work on a number of occasions (last week, his supervisor wrote him up for absenteeism). Joe decides to seek counseling.

On the basis of the above situation, discuss the following:

• What theoretical approach or model of addiction would you use to address Joe’s situation? Support your answers with reasons.

• Within that theoretical approach, what aspects would a counselor focus on? Support your answers with reasons.

Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:
Discussed the theoretical approach or model of addiction you would use to address Joe’s situation. [4 points]
Supported your answers with reasons. [4 points]
Discussed the aspects a counselor would focus on within that theoretical approach. [4 points]
Supported your answers with reasons. [4 points]

Dual Diagnosis

Dual diagnosis is frequently encountered in addiction treatment settings. For example, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder are frequently seen along with addiction or alcoholism.

On the basis of your knowledge of dual diagnosis in addiction treatment, discuss the following:

• What do you think contributes to dual diagnosis?

• In dual diagnosis, does one diagnosis influence another? For example, does major depressive disorder influence an addictive disorder? 

• Support your opinions with references from texts, the Web, journal articles, or experience.

Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:
Discussed your view on what contributes to dual diagnosis. [4 points]
Discussed whether in dual diagnosis one diagnosis influences another. [4 points]
Supported your opinions with references from texts, the Web, journal articles, or experience. [8 points]