Posted: February 27th, 2023

Unit 6 Assignment: Addressing Client Needs

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Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 6

Points: 100

Overview:

Assume that you are a helping professional and you are meeting your new client for the

first time. In the referral, the client identified a major problem in living that they are

experiencing. In preparation for this meeting, you must conduct some basic research

about the problem to understand the client’s current situation. Once you have some

information on the problem, you will be looking for services in your local area that you

can suggest to support the client in resolving their problem in living.

Instructions:

The following are the sections of your paper:

• Introduction:

o What is the problem you are discussing, including the problem’s

background information?

o Who is affected by the selected problem?

o What are the underlying causes of the problem?

o What are the potential impacts of this problem? (Is there a domino

effect? Does this problem prevent the client from meeting their basic

needs? Does this problem impact other aspects of their lives?)

o What types of services or supports are needed to resolve/

address the

problem?

• Two local service suggestions to help clients:

o Share the information for a specific program or service in your area that

you can suggest to the client. Be sure to include the program name.

o What is the service offered? How does it work? (i.e., is it a home visiting

program, do they offer long-term in-office counseling, do they have an on-

sight shelter?)

• Identify the barriers a client may face in accessing the services identified.

• Conclusion:

o Restate your thesis and tie all of your findings together.

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Unit 6

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Assignment: Addressing Client Needs

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o Discuss any shortcomings you found in your area when looking for

services.

o Discuss any specific suggestions or ideas you may have to help clients

experiencing the problem you selected.

Requirements:

• Written work must be at least 4 pages (not including title and APA reference

pages; typed and double spaced with 12 pt. font) and APA style In-text citations.

• College level writing is expected. Review and edit your paper several times

before submitting. Make sure you have an introduction, well developed

paragraphs with transitions, a conclusion, complete sentences, proper

punctuation and that you carefully proofread your paper before submitting it.

• 2 resources plus the textbook are required.

o The majority of the information should be written in your own words

(paraphrased), with citations to show where the material came from.

o Whenever you use material that is not your own, even if you are

summarizing or paraphrasing, you must give credit to the original source.

o When you cannot use your own words, you must use quotation marks.

Save quotes for when there is simply no other way to put the information

into your own words and limit it to a sentence or two.

o All students are encouraged to utilize the Post Writing Center for

assistance with APA style papers.

• Carefully edit and proofread your work before submitting it via the Safe Assign

link.

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write

and again after you write.

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Evaluation Rubric for Unit 6 Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs

Improvement
Proficient Exemplary

(0-1 Points) (2-3 Points) (4 Points) (5 Points)

Introduction

The introduction is

missing or poorly

presented.

The introduction is

presented, but key

details are missing.

The introduction is

presented, but minor

details are missing.

The introduction is

clearly and fully

presented, including all

details.

(0-8 Points) (9-11 Points) (12-14 Points) (15 Points)

Background

Information on

selected

topic/

problem

The background

information is missing

or poorly presented.

The background

information is

included but is

missing key details.

The background

information is

included but is

missing

minor details.

The background

information clearly and

accurately presented,

including all details.

Impact of the

problem

Discussion of the

impact of the

problem is missing

or poorly presented.

The impact of the

problem is

discussed but is

missing key details.

The impact of the

problem is discussed

but is missing minor

details.

The impact of the

problem is clearly and

accurately discussed,

including all details.

Local services to

address the

topic/problem

Local services are

not identified or

discussed.

Local services are

identified but

missing key

details.

Local services are

discussed but missing

minor details.

Local services are

clearly and accurately

discussed, including all

details.

Barriers to

accessing

services

Barriers to access are

missing or poorly

presented.

Barriers to access

are

present but are

missing key details.

Barriers to access are

present but are

missing minor details.

Barriers to access are

clearly and fully

presented, including all

details.

(0-1 Points) (2-3 Points) (4 Points) (5 Points)

Conclusion

The conclusion is

missing or poorly

presented.

The conclusion is

present but is

missing key details.

The conclusion is

present but is missing

minor details.

The conclusion is

clearly and fully

presented, including all

details.

(0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points)

Resources Paper is not

supported by outside

resources or textbook

references.

N/A 1 resource plus the

textbook.
2 or more resources

plus the textbook.

Paper Length

Less than 2 pages. 2-3 pages. 4 pages. More than 4 pages.

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Clear and
Professional
Writing and APA
Format

Errors impede

professional

presentation;

guidelines not

followed.

Significant errors

that do not impede

professional

presentation.

Few errors that do not

impede professional

presentation.

Writing and format are

clear, professional, APA

compliant, and error

free.

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Substance Abuse

Student Name

University

Professor

Course

Date

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Paper Topic Assignment

Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is the excessive use of drugs in a way r that damages the user and those around them. It is a

serious health issue that may impact one’s physical, emotional, and social well-being. The most often misused

substance is alcohol, followed by cocaine, marijuana, and opioids. Adult alcohol addiction in the USA is a serious

issue. Over 14 million individuals in the USA are thought to misuse alcohol in some way. Individuals, families, and

communities are all directly impacted by the effects of alcohol misuse on their health and wellness. Alcohol abuse

is associated with many physical, mental, and social problems (Alozai & Sharma, 2022). It increases the risk of

numerous health problems, including liver cirrhosis, certain cancers, stroke, hypertension, depression, and

dementia. It also increases the risk of accidents, violence, and suicide. Excessive drinking can also lead to financial

and legal problems, social isolation, and strained relationships with family and friends.

Regular drinking of more than the maximum average of two servings for men and one for women is the

main risk factor for alcohol addiction. Other risk factors comprise having easy access to alcohol, having poor self-

esteem, being depressed or having other mental health problems, and a family history of AUD. Alcohol misuse

may also affect the economy. Alcohol misuse costs the US economy $249 billion annually; this covers medical

expenses, missed productivity, and expenses resulting from crime and auto accidents (Alozai & Sharma, 2022).

Employment of various measures can decrease adult alcohol abuse in the USA. These include raising alcohol taxes

and pricing, enacting measures to limit access to alcohol, and controlling the promotion and marketing of alcoholic

drinks. Furthermore, it’s critical to support and make therapy for those with alcohol use problems accessible.

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Information Literacy Assignment

RESOURCE IN APA FORMAT SUMMARY OF THE

RESOURCE

HOW THIS

RESOURCE RELATES

TO THE TOPIC

Simon, R., Snow, R., & Wakeman, S. (2019).

Understanding why patients with substance use

disorders leave the hospital against medical

advice: A qualitative study. Substance Abuse,

41(4), 519-525.

https://doi.org/10.1080/08897077.2019.1671942

Simon et al.

(2019) examine why

clients with substance use

disorders are released

from the medical facility

against medical advice.

The authors found four

main reasons why patients

leave the hospital early

through semi-structured

interviews with 15

respondents: untreated

drug desire and

withdrawal, unmanaged

chronic and acute pain,

discrimination and stigma

by hospital staff, and

facility constraints. The

study’s findings show that

Given that Simon et

al. (2019) emphasizes

explaining why Substance

abuse patients are

abandoning the hospital

against medical advice, this

study is highly relevant to

drug addiction and alcohol

abuse. The results offer

insightful information into

the causes of AMA

discharges for Substance

abuse patients and indicate

the need for enhanced

inpatient drug rehabilitation,

particularly for controlling

co-occurring pain and

withdrawal and addressing

the stigma associated with

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discharges are linked to

higher mortality and re-

admission rates,

underscoring the

importance of inpatient

drug rehabilitation and

changing people’s

perspectives about

Substance abuse. The fact

that the authors did a

qualitative study and used

maximum variation

sampling to assure

diversity across gender,

ethnicity, age, and type of

drug use disorder gives

credibility to this study.

The authors analyzed the

transcripts using two

coders, giving them a

trustworthy source of

information

addiction among healthcare

providers.

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Dimova, E. D., Strachan, H., Johnsen, S., Emslie, C.,

Whiteford, M., Rush, R., Smith, I.,

Stockwell, T., Whittaker, A., & Elliott, L.

(2022). Alcohol minimum unit pricing and

people experiencing homelessness: A

qualitative study of stakeholders’ perspectives

and experiences. Drug and Alcohol

Review, 42(1), 81-

93. https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13548

This article

investigates the effects of

the minimum unit price

for alcohol on homeless

people. The study

employed a qualitative

technique to conduct a

semi-structured interview

with 41 stakeholders to

learn more about their

perspectives on

implementing MUP and

its effects on this

demographic. The

findings imply that

implementing MUP had

little effect on homeless

people and their access to

assistance. The authors

conclude that MUP is

likely to assist this

population on a

population level with

This study provides

valuable insights into the

potential impact of alcohol

least price on homeless

individuals. It suggests that

without managing alcohol

use and other complicated

issues, MUP is unlikely to

benefit this population at a

population level. This study

is particularly relevant for

people with alcohol use

disorder, as it highlights the

need for support services

and other interventions to

address their alcohol use

and other complex needs.

The study findings can

inform policymakers and

healthcare providers in

designing and implementing

interventions to reduce the

harm associated with

https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13548

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support to address alcohol

addiction and other

complicated issues. The

reliability of the authors’

results is increased by the

extensive qualitative

interviews they conducted

with stakeholders to learn

about their opinions and

experiences. The research

was carried out in line

with ethical principles,

and the authors are

reputable scholars with

knowledge of the subject.

This research adds to the

body of knowledge on

MUP and sheds light on

its possible effects on

homeless people and its

policy implications…

alcohol use disorder in this

population.

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References

Alozai U., & Sharma S. (2022, June 21). Drug and alcohol use – StatPearls – NCBI bookshelf.

National Center for Biotechnology

Information. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513263/

Dimova, E. D., Strachan, H., Johnsen, S., Emslie, C., Whiteford, M., Rush, R., Smith, I.,

Stockwell, T., Whittaker, A., & Elliott, L. (2022). Alcohol minimum unit pricing and

people experiencing homelessness: A qualitative study of stakeholders’ perspectives and

experiences. Drug and Alcohol Review, 42(1), 81-93. https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13548

Simon, R., Snow, R., & Wakeman, S. (2019). Understanding why patients with substance use

disorders leave the hospital against medical advice: A qualitative study. Substance

Abuse, 41(4), 519-525. https://doi.org/10.1080/08897077.2019.1671942

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513263/

https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13548

https://doi.org/10.1080/08897077.2019.1671942