Psychopathology & Drug of Choice (DOC)

Discussion Forum #3 Psychopathology and Drug of Choice
Initial post due by Wednesday

Before posting the Forum, please review Chapter 25 The Client with Co-Occurring Disorders — Concepts of Chemical Dependency Counseling 25-6 Psychopathology and Drug of Choice in Reading: The Client with Co-Occurring Disorders Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness
Discussion Overview
For many years, clinicians were taught that there was a relationship between a patients psychiatric disorder and his or her drug of choice. This hypothesis, although it continues to echo through the academic halls where health care professionals are trained, has not been strongly supported by the clinical literature (Drake, 2007; Drake & Mueser, 2002). Part of the confusion might be traced to the fact that much of the clinical data is drawn from research studies that perhaps unknowingly intermixed those who use substances and individuals who are addicted to a chemical(s) as participants. The spectrum of those who fit diagnostic criteria for an SUD is quite broad, which makes it challenging to interpret the data accurately.
Deliverables
Your participation in this Discussion Forum, including:
Respond to the initial question(s) ask of you, and thoroughly discuss your point of view.
Respond to at least two other students’ posts and reply to those students who ask you questions.
You are encouraged to ask your peers questions, as to get to know them better, and to allow them and you to expound on the understanding of the Topic.
Discussion Details
After reviewing the attached sources and reading Chapter 25-5 of your text, please respond and reflect on the following questions.
What in the reading of 25-6 Psychopathology and Drug of Choice in Reading: The Client with Co-Occurring Disorders Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness did you find most interesting?
Compare and contrast two different mental illnesses and their perceived relationship to the misuse of certain substances.
What information can you share with your instructor and peers about what you have learned about Psychopathology and Drug of Choice?
Do you have any questions that you would like to ask?
Step 1: Post your initial information.
Post your reflections on the information to the discussion board.

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