Week 3: Psychological Disorder
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-Answer each question fully. Be sure that you stay within the required word count. Failure to do
so will result in a loss of points. The word count is designed to help improve your critical
thinking skills, while improving your abilities to effectively convey meaning.
-APA formatted citations are required on questions 4-8.
-A reference list is required. Reference list must be in APA format.
-Complete this worksheet in the worksheet format (ie. not paper format). This means leave the
question above each response.
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1.
Psychological Disorder (as listed in the DSM-5) – list the NAME – just one: Alcohol and
Substance Abuse Disorder.
2.
DSM-5 Code for this disorder – use the ICD-10 code (This will generally start with an F
– i.e. F23.1) F19.10.
3.
Why did you choose this disorder? (50 words or less) For years, my family and I have
struggled with my brother’s drug addiction. Recently, I found out my son was an addict as well.
The destruction and havoc the drug causes to not only the addict’s life, but their loved ones too,
is almost inconceivable. I chose this disorder, hoping to give some insight as to why? Why do
they choose to use? Why do they behave the way they do?
4.
Discuss the psychological disorder (150-250 words) For years, there has been
controversy as to whether drug addiction was a mental illness. This psychological disorder
changes the brain in fundamental ways, disturbing a person’s normal hierarchy of needs and
desires and substituting new priorities with using the drug. The inability to control impulses
despite the consequences are similar to that of other mental illnesses. Drug abuse has become a
common problem and plagues all social classes worldwide. Different people are affected by
drugs in different ways. Some may be prone to certain types of drugs. Although most people are
still stereotyped, drug dependancy is not a character defect. People who suffer with addiction
should be treated the same as any other person with a medical condition. A person who abuses
drugs may not even realize they have a problem. Often times, it is the family that makes the
addict aware of the illness; typically with the help of a health care professional. Addiction comes
at a high cost. In addition to healthcare costs, society pays a huge price for the effects of drug
addiction. Addicts, often times, support their habits by stealing. This leads to increased tax costs
for additional law enforcement.
5. Discuss the relationship between human development and socialization (150-250 words) 6. How does the relationship between human development and socialization affect the
psychological disorder? (150-250 words) 7. Discuss cultural considerations in regards to prevalence, treatment, trends, etc. (150-250
words) 8. Discuss how this disorder may/may not be accepted/explained within certain cultural
contexts (150-250 words). 9. What have you learned about this disorder that you did not previously know? (50-100
words) 10. References NIDA. (2010, September 1). Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses. Retrieved from
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/comorbidity-addiction-other-mentalillnesses on 2017, May 22

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