PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment

Effects of Substance Use Paper

Effects of Substance Use Paper: Choose one of the following substances

• Alcohol
• Benzodiazepines
• Central Nervous System Stimulants
• Cocaine
• Marijuana
• Opioids

Effects of Substance Use Paper

Write a 500- to 750-word summary describing the following:

• How the substance is consumed
• The pharmacology of the substance
• The physiological effects of the substance on the human body

Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1

Explain the importance of a substance use disorders counselor having an understanding of tolerance and withdrawal.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2

In many states marijuana is now legal for certain medical purposes. Identify some clinical issues that may now present themselves as a result of this. What if you have a client who is addicted to alcohol and narcotics, who is also using marijuana to help with chronic pain? How might you address this situation?

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1

How does cultural awareness affect counseling intervention? Provide examples and evidence within your answer to justify your rationale.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2

What additional preparation or education would you need to effectively treat the following: Families, adolescents, persons of color, persons from different religious groups, the LGBT population, persons with disabilities, etc.? Why is this preparation/education important? Do you foresee any challenges in obtaining this preparation/education?

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PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 7 Benchmark Assignment

Substance Abuse Prevention in the United States

Details:

In a 500-750 word paper, examine at least two substance abuse prevention programs in the United States.

Refer to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices website to help you successfully complete your paper. Make sure you choose prevention programs and not intervention programs.

Your paper must include the following for each program:

• 1-    Description of the program
• 2-    The goals of the program
• 3-    How it is funded
• 4-    How it is marketed
• 5-    Research that indicates the effectiveness of each program.
• 6-    An analysis of how government policy may enhance or hinder the program’s effectiveness

Include at least four scholarly resources in addition to the textbook in your paper. Out of the four, a minimum of one scholarly resource should be referenced for each prevention program.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.