Discussion 3: substance abuse with personality disorder: a case study

Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study [WLOs: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

In addition, to prepare for this discussion read Chapter 4, Chapter 7, and Chapter 9 in your required textbook (PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENTS) and the articles

 Substance Use Disorders and Borderline Personality: Common Bedfellows (Links to an external site.)  Borderline Personality  (Links to an external site.)

Disorder & Substance Abuse (Links to an external site.). 

Lastly, view the video Debunking the Myths & Misunderstandings of Borderline Personality Disorder (Links to an external site.) 

To successfully complete this discussion,

CASE STUDY FOR ASSIGNMENT LINK:

https://div12.org/case_study/gary-bipolar-disorder/ 

1. Read the case study details and refer to your textbook, and the DSM-5, as needed to support your understanding.

In your initial post,

• Start by identifying the symptom or diagnosis you searched and the name of the case study you chose.
  • (e.g. Albert [borderline personality disorder with comorbid alcohol use])
• Next, describe the patient’s symptoms and the available demographic and historical data.
  • If new terminology is introduced, be sure to explain to your peers what this entails.
• Analyze the differences between the diagnosis of the person identified in your case study and a similar illness/diagnosis.
• Discuss the available treatments for your case study.
• Evaluate the health and social risks, as well as costs, of alcohol or substance use disorder.
• What do you think about how our society handles this problem? Is there more we should be doing or is society too involved in this issue?
• Finally, develop at least three recommendations for the patient/family for ongoing functioning (social, occupational, and academic, if applicable), associated with your chosen case study.

Post your initial response of 300 words or more by Day 3