Substance Use Disorder and Psychotic Symptoms Individuals exhibiting psychotic symptoms can indeed be diagnosed with SUD, especially if the psychotic symptoms are directly attributable to substance use. The DSM-5 criteria for SUD recognize that substances like methamphetamine, cannabis, and cocaine can induce psychotic symptoms. Diagnosis requires careful assessment to differentiate between primary psychotic disorders and … Read more
Discussion Response – Person-in-Environment Response 1 Hello Kaneese, Thank you for your post. I agree with you that the person-in-environment approach is vital in rural social work as these areas face unique challenges. Only through the holistic view of PIE can a social worker better understand these challenges and how they affect the individuals, enabling … Read more
The Person-in-Environment Perspective The person-in-environment perspective identifies that personal issues and needs not only arise from the individual and the environment but also from the interaction between these two; therefore, personal problems symbolize a mismatch between the individual and their environment (Daley, 2019). In rural settings, individuals are deeply enmeshed in their environment; therefore, incorporating … Read more
Measuring Care Quality Quality Care Report As the new director of operations, I have reviewed potential measures of care quality for our midsize regional hospital to consider. This report outlines examples of structural, process, and outcome measures, discusses their associations and potential financial benefits, and recommends the best fit measures in each category for our … Read more
Discussion – Challenges and Change in Rural Communities Five Key Challenges Needed to Strengthen Rural Communities in the 21st Century Access to Quality Healthcare Some of the key challenges include an inadequate number of providers in rural facilities, few specialist providers, and inadequate public transportation, which hampers the mobility of rural populations in accessing vital … Read more
Impact of Sociology Course After taking this course on sociology this semester, I can admit that everything I have learned has had a significant impact on me, my perspective of social work, and my understanding of child abuse and neglect. Among other sources, one main source of information that this course had me extensively explore … Read more
System Management Plan for International Plastics Inc. In the dynamic modern business environment, the effectiveness and extensibility of an organization’s IT infrastructure are critical factors that drive the organizational and operational performance of the Company. International Plastics Inc., a globally spread manufacturer, realizes a need to update its IT systems to stay competitive and achieve … Read more
Discussion – Patient Medication Guide Description of Aripiprazole Aripiprazole, known by its brand names Abilify, Abilify Maintena, and Aristada, is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (13-17 years), bipolar I disorder (both as monotherapy and as an adjunct therapy in adults and children aged 10-17), adjunctive … Read more
Module Four Non-pharmacological Treatment of PTSD Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) This is a type of non-pharmacological psychotherapy aimed to ease the distress secondary to traumatic memories. This therapy was established in the late 1980s by Francine Shapiro. It was built on the idea that traumatic events can compromise the brain’s ability to process … Read more
HSV534 DBs Unit 4 DB 4.1: From your readings, what is the difference between a “screening” and “assessment” measure? In thinking about your future work in the field of Human Services, and reading the information for this unit, why would some clients “lie” on self-report instruments in regard to reporting their drinking behaviors? How would … Read more