65Ck 4 Discussion 1: Care for a Client Diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder
Initial Post
In a Word document, address the following:
- Elaborate on etiology, stressors, problems of addiction, dependence, and relapse in the United States today.
- Identify potential physical and mental findings when examining a client with a substance use disorder. Note your rationales.
- Describe possible triggers to compulsive substance use or behavioral addiction.
- Discuss the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie addictive behavior.
- What medication-assisted treatments (MATs) and psychotherapeutic interventions for monitoring (for alcohol and for opioid abuse) are available?
Post your completed Word document to this discussion forum.
Use APA format with reference list (two to three books and/or articles).
