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PCN 501 Grand Canyon All Week Assignments

PCN501 Comparison of Theories Paper

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 1 Assignment

Details:
It is widely understood that there is a bio psychosocial model of addiction. Within the bio psychosocial model, there are multiple psychological theories and biological theories.

Choose one psychological theory of addiction and one biological theory of addiction

Write a 500-750 word paper which explains how research supports and refutes each theory. Your paper must include the following:
1- A summary of each theory of addiction.
2- A discussion of whether or not you would use the theories in your future practice and why.
Include at least one scholarly reference that supports each theory, and one scholarly reference that refutes each theory.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment
Effects of Substance Use Paper

Details:
Choose one of the following substances

• Alcohol
  
• Benzodiazepines
  
• Central Nervous System Stimulants
  
• Cocaine
  
• Marijuana
  
• Opioids

Write a 500- to 750-word summary describing the following:

1- How the substance is consumed
2- The pharmacology of the substance
3- The physiological effects of the substance on the human body

Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 3 Assignment
Assessment and Diagnosis

Details:
Write a 500-750-word paper that answers the following questions:
What screening and assessment methods are available for assessing and diagnosing clients for substance use and other addictive disorders?
What considerations must be made for choosing an appropriate screening and assessment tool?
How do screening and assessment techniques for substance related disorders differ from those for process addictions?
Include a minimum of two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 4 Assignment
Treatment Interventions Paper

Details:
Write a 500-750 paper that contrasts two interventions for the treatment of substance use disorders.
Refer to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices website to help you successfully complete your paper. Be sure to select treatment interventions and not prevention programs.
Include the following in your paper for each intervention:

• Intervention description
  
• Outcomes
  
• Target population
  
• Treatment settings
  
• Research about the effectiveness of the intervention
  
• Possible training necessary to deliver each intervention (you will need to conduct research outside of the NREPP website)
  

Include a minimum of two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 5 Assignment
Pharmacotherapy Chart

Details:
Directions:
Complete the following Pharmacotherapy chart. For each “Purpose of Medication,” list the name of a medication that is used for the purpose listed. Complete each of the remaining fields for the medication listed. List references in the “References” section provided below the chart.

Purpose of Medication	Name of Medication	Description of Medication(25 to 50 words)	Benefits of the Medication(25 to 50 words)	Risks of the Medication(25 to 50 words)	Application of Medication in Treating Co-Occurring Disorders(25 to 50 words)
Treat alcohol substance use disorders
Treat stimulant substance use disorders
Detoxification of substances
Decrease cravings

References:

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 6 Assignment

Recovery/Support Group Meeting

Details:
Attend an open Recovery or Support Group meeting in your local community. It can be for any addiction and does not have to be a 12-step meeting.

• It must be a support group to help with the recovery from any addictive disorder.
  
• Ensure that the meeting is considered “open” prior to attending it.

Write a  two-part paper of 750-1,000 words summarizing the meeting and discussing important concepts presented in the meeting. Include the following in your paper:

Part One: Summarize the Meeting
Include the address, date, start .homeworkminutes.com/question/view/149280/Grand-canyon-PCN501-Week-6-RecoverySupport-Group-Meeting-Latest-2015-Dec#”>time,  and end time of meeting.

• Describe the format of the meeting that you attended.
  
• Describe the contents of the meeting.
  
• List key speakers.
  

Part Two: Discuss Concepts and methods

• Identify the major concepts/methods utilized in the group. (are their books utilized, prayers utilized, principles or guidelines or any rituals utilized)
  
• Explain the purpose of each concept/method.
• Describe each of the following:

a) Closed meeting;
b) Open meeting;
c) Steps;
d) Sponsor
e) Home-group.
Include at least three scholarly resources in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 7 Benchmark Assignment

Substance Abuse Prevention in the United States

Details:
In a 500-750 word paper, examine at least two substance abuse prevention programs in the United States.
Refer to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices website to help you successfully complete your paper. Make sure you choose prevention programs and not intervention programs.

Your paper must include the following for each program:
1- Description of the program
2- The goals of the program
3- How it is funded
4- How it is marketed
5- Research that indicates the effectiveness of each program.
6- An analysis of how government policy may enhance or hinder the program’s effectiveness

Include at least four scholarly resources in addition to the textbook in your paper. Out of the four, a minimum of one scholarly resource should be referenced for each prevention program.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 8 Assignment
Relapse Prevention Plan

Details:
Develop a relapse prevention plan based upon the “Jed Assessment Case Study” provided. The plan should be in a format that might be given to the client to use as a guide. The plan must address the following:

1- Client name and age
2- Client’s family situation
3- What is the client’s agreement to stop using drugs/alcohol? Be specific. For example: Does the client commit to attending AA meetings? If so, how many?