GROUP PROPOSAL PAPER TOPIC 3
Addiction, when speaking with the (DSM-5) the diagnostic and statistical manual of
mental disorders, doesn’t use this term in diagnosis but instead uses the term substance use
disorder (SUD). This is chosen because SUD covers a broader range of disorders (Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 2013). An addiction can be determined on different
levels based on the severity, from mild to chronic relapsing due to compulsive use of a
substance. Removing the term addiction from the official terminology of diagnosing (DSM-5
(2013))was deemed necessary because of its complex classification and any adverse effects it
has on the individual.
When grouping disorders based on the criteria of the DSM-5, four essential parts of the
vetting system need to be taken into consideration, which are impaired control, social
impairment, psychological criteria, and risky use. This process will help determine if the
disorder contains a “pathological pattern of actions which is related to the use of the substance”
(Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 2013). Symptoms such as withdrawal
and increased tolerance are also used for diagnosing SUD.
According to Gaur et al. (2019), substance use disorder affects children and adults
differently, so treatment methods for both stages of life must be tailored by taking into
consideration the age and upbringing of the client. This reference also states that a therapist must
make their primary goal to promote sobriety and awareness for the client of their substance use
along with recommending different treatment methods such as nonpharmacological and holistic
methods along with group therapy throughout their sessions with the client. One of the more
effective methods, like family and motivational interviews, dramatically increases the chances of
recovery and sobriety for the client if medication is not a viable option (Gaur et al., 2019).
GROUP PROPOSAL PAPER TOPIC 4
The group that is being proposed for this assignment is a psychoeducational group for
adolescents who suffer from substance use; this group ultimately focuses on the direct method of
counseling, such as reviewing, conveying, and breaking down information within the group to
the lowest level in different forms (Gladding, 2020). Adolescents nowadays prefer the use of
technology to seek information and receive help with their issues, so having multiple options to
promote involvement in the group would be videos and computer simulations, which can be
both creative and user-friendly (Gladding, 2020). Technology can create a better environment
for creating social, personal, vocational, and or educational content (Gladding, 2020).
According to Hogue et al. (2019), one of the significant health issues in our country is the
increase in substance use disorder in the adult population, which can bleed into follow-up
generations and become a very traumatic and unstable cycle. Once again, the psychoeducational
group, which is tailored to adolescents, will be beneficial to breaking the cycles of addiction for
our society and years to come.
References
GROUP PROPOSAL PAPER TOPIC 5
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). (2013). American Psychiatric
Association. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596
Gaur, N., Gautam, M., Singh, S., Raju, V. V., & Sarkar, S. (2019). Clinical practice guidelines on
assessment and management of substance abuse disorder in children and adolescents. Indian
Journal of Psychiatry, 61(8), 333–349.
https://doi.org/10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_581_18
Gladding, S. T. (2020). Groups: A counseling specialty (8th ed.). Pearson.
Hogue, A., Henderson, C. E., Ozechowski, T. J., Becker, S. J., & Coatsworth, J. (2019). Can the
group harm the individual? Reviewing potential iatrogenic effects of group treatment for
adolescent substance use. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cpsp.12307
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