BSHS 456 Week 2 SAMHSA’s Five Objectives Applied to a Case Study

Develop a case study or, preferably, refer to one that is known to you but change names and any specific identifying information that involves a person with an addiction.

Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper that addresses the following:

• Include details of the history of the addiction.
• Include a family, educational, and social history.
• Apply SAMHSA’s five objectives for assessment on p. 95 ofFoundations of Addictions Counseling.
• What assessment measures would you recommend to assess the severity of the addiction? Why would you choose those particular ones?
• Have you addressed the full spectrum of problems for which treatment may be needed? Are there additional mental health issues in addition to addiction that need addressing?
• What are the recommended interventions?
• What family or significant persons would you include? How would they be included?
• How will you measure the progress and effectiveness of the plans?
• Refer to “A Case Study of Dwayne” for guidance, on p. 208 of Foundations of Addictions Counseling.

Include at least two peer-reviewed research articles.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.