Assignment: Detecting The Signs And Symptoms Of Substance Abuse In Children And Adolescents
Text: Disorders of Childhood: Development and Psychopathology, 3rd Edition. ISBN: 9781337515115By: Robin Hornik Parritz
Description
In the school counselor role, many situations come along that can be classified as tragic, adversely impacting child development. The "Adverse Childhood Experiences" study shows a correlation between such circumstances and the probability of substance use in adolescence or adulthood.
Being familiar with this study will help you to recognize signs and symptoms of substance abuse in children and adolescents, to recognize signs and symptoms of living in a home where substance use occurs, and to offer support while providing healthy coping strategies.
Instructions
For this assignment, you are to write a (4-6 page) research paper on results from this study using your text( plus five other supporting references. Include the following:
• Address theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors.
• Describe systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior or effects from crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse individuals.
• Identify ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
• Discuss best practices with evidence-based counseling strategies and techniques for prevention and intervention in relation to treatments and interventions for substance use in adolescents.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.