Reflect on the article by Kerrison (2017). Describe how racial dynamics impact treatment delivery and uptake. In your reflection, consider the full context of the experience of Black men in criminal justice settings which we have learned about in previous weeks.
Choose a treatment modality, besides therapeutic communities, and describe special concerns related to social environmental, cultural, and demographic factors (e.g., race/ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, infectious disease, gender, socio-economic status) which may influence treatment uptake and outcomes.
Treatment Effectiveness and Relapse Based on Sugarman et al.’s (2020) review of interventions for incarcerated adults with opioid use disorder, why are evidence-based interventions that address both opioid use disorder and the social determinants of health needed? How do you think the criminal justice system can address social determinants of health in their treatment programs?
Assessment and Screening Consider the article by Hirschtritt et al. (2018) and articles read during week 2. How are these articles related to screening and assessment? What specific lessons can be learned from these readings that would inform screening and assessment procedures? 2. The articles by Camplain et al. (2020) and Leiber et al. (2017) … Read more
Drug Use among Diversion Populations articles by Roberts (1999), Halkitis, Fischgrund, and Parsons(2005), and Marsiglia et al. (2004). Each of these articles describes a unique population of substance users. For each oriefly discuss the unique aspects of substance use, implications for treatment, and potential facilitators and barriers to treatment for these populations within the criminal justice system. … Read more
Reflect on the article by Reinarman and Levine (2004). Describe ‘drug war mythology’ and how it is related to the idea of social construction. In your reflection, address relevance for individuals entering the criminal justice system.
Review the course objectives, readings, discussions, online chats, and major assignments and identify the three most important concepts, strategies, techniques, or perspectives presented. Provide a rationale for your selection and discuss how to apply this new learning in your current or anticipated professional sphere of influence. Incorporate references to the literature of the psychopharmacology of illicit … Read more
1. Select two Drugs of Abuse different than your Case Study and different than your selected options in Discussion Questions #3/Week 5 – outline their signs and symptoms 2.Select one of those and review what mental health disorders could be misdiagnosed if the SUD is not screened/assessed? 3.Select the other of your Drug of … Read more
Evaluation of screening and assessment for Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Include SBIRTLinks to an external site. and the ASAMLinks to an external site. Include information regarding current overall trends in how screening and assessment of SUD occurs nation-wide and any best practice recommendations.
What is the difference between a sign & symptom? Select two Drugs of Abuse different than you Case Study and review the signs & symptoms. Select one of those two and report on a treatment option for that SUD. Select the other of your Drug of Abuse for this week’s discussion question and report on a prevention strategy for … Read more