How does a substance use disorder affect the process of diagnostic impressions and the order you make treatment recommendations?

Case Study Assignment – JEFF

Discuss theories of normal and abnormal development and/or systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.

Discuss multicultural or social justice considerations that went into your diagnostic thought process.

How do multiple diagnoses affect the decision-making process for diagnostic impressions and treatment planning?

How do you decide what disorder you might address first, or do you address both simultaneously?

How does a substance use disorder affect the process of diagnostic impressions and the order you make treatment recommendations?