Evaluating Substance Abuse Client Cases
Evaluating Substance Abuse Client Cases
For this Assignment, review the case studies in the Learning Resources. Recall the factors used to determine the appropriateness of the medication used to treat a client’s substance abuse. Anticipate side effects of the medication used in treatment. Consider the role of the counselor to convince the client to follow through with the prescribed treatment.
In a 2- to 3-page APA-formatted paper, include the following:
- Explanation of the factors that indicate the appropriateness of the medication in potentially treating the client’s substance abuse
- Explanation of the expected side effects of the medication and the counselor’s role in monitoring these side effects
- Justification of the medication to advocate for its use to encourage the client to continue with treatment
