Essential Mnemonics for Diagnosis on the Addiction Counselor Exam
Channel: Doc Snipes
Date: 2018-02-21

Essential Mnemonics for Diagnosis on the Addiction Counselor Exam  Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor.  She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002.  In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Review of Diagnosis | Addiction Counselor Exam Review

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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Objectives
Review the criteria for substance use disorder
Discuss substance induced disorders
Learn mnemonics to identify signs of intoxication and withdrawal as well as mental health symptoms

1:30 What is the DSM for
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is created to 
Facilitate communication between and within professions regarding mental health and substance use disorders
Improve interrater reliability regarding diagnosis
Improve sharing of information about client presentation and needs

5:00 Diagnosis of addiction
Diagnosis
Using in larger amounts or for longer than intended
Wanting to cut down or stop but failing
Spending increased time getting, using or recovering from use
Cravings and urges
Neglecting work, school, family, social obligations because of use
Continue to use even when it causes problems in relationships
Giving up important social, occupational, recreational activities because of use
Using in risky situations
Continuing to use despite knowing that it is making a physical or psychological problem worse
Tolerance
Withdrawal
Some conditions are substance induced
Substance use can also be a condition in it’s own right
It is important to be able to differentially diagnose co-occurring disorders.


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