The screening and assessment process

Write a 750-1,000-word paper that addresses the following:

  1. Explanation of screening and treatment plan.
  2. Description of the various components of a comprehensive assessment.
  3. Explanation of the assessment process for identifying addictive disorders with two or three examples.
  4. Explanation of considerations that must be made for choosing an appropriate assessment tool with cultural and spiritual considerations.
  5. Provision of a general overview of the substance use disorder criteria according to the DSM.
  6. Explanation of the potential problems that can arise when a counselor relies solely on the DSM diagnostic criteria for treatment planning.
  7. Description of at least two examples of commonly used substance use disorder assessment tools.
  8. Explanation of the need for crisis planning and management when working with a client.