Assessment and Diagnosis

Write a 750-1,000-word paper that addresses the following:

1. A definition of screening, assessment, and treatment plan
2. Discuss the need for crisis management when working with a
   client.
3. What is the assessment process for identifying
   addictive disorders?
4. What considerations must be made for
   choosing an appropriate assessment tool?
5. A general overview
   of the substance use disorder criteria according to the
   DSM
6. A discussion about the potential problems that
   can arise when a counselor relies solely on the diagnostic criteria
   listed in the DSM for treatment planning
7. Include
   at least two examples of commonly used substance use disorder
   assessment tools.
8. Include a minimum of two scholarly
   sources in addition to the textbook.

When writing the paper, consider using the following level-one APA
headings to help organize the content:

1. Definitions
2. Crisis Management
3. Assessment
   Process
4. Considerations
5. General Overview of
   Criteria
6. Potential Problems
7. Examples

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

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