Substance Use Disorders
 
Read the following two case scenarios:
 

Initially, Jose used cocaine only on the weekends when he was out with friends. But now he uses it every day, even when alone. Jose spends nearly his entire paycheck on his cocaine use. His wife is threatening to divorce him, and he is close to being fired from his job for underperforming. Yet, he continues to use cocaine.

 
Steven suffers from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder.  In order to help him focus better at work, Steven’s doctor prescribed Adderall (amphetamine).  Initially, Steven noticed an improvement in his concentration at work.  After he had been taking Adderall for 6 months, however, recently he is starting to feel his concentration slipping again. He mentioned this to his doctor, and his doctor increased the dosage Steven was taking.  He has also noticed that if he forgets to take his medicine, he is very tired, feels depressed, and has trouble sleeping.
 
Based on your readings, what is your viewpoint regarding Jose’s and Steven’s substance use? Keep the following questions in mind while writing the paper:
 

What category of substances do cocaine and amphetamine fall under, and what are the implications of this category on the body?  Be sure to give the classification, DEA schedule, and physical effects.
How is a substance use disorder diagnosed?
Is Jose’s behavior evidence of a substance use disorder? Give a clear and thorough rationale for your response.
Is Steven’s behavior evidence of a substance use disorder? Give a clear and thorough rationale for your response.

 
Before responding to the questions, read the information on this Web site:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/cocainerrs.pdf
 

·         Classify cocaine and amphetamine correctly and explain how that specific classification affects the body.

·         Explain how substance use disorder is diagnosed.

·         Correctly determine whether Jose’s and Steven’s behaviors are indicative of substance use disorder.

·         Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

 
 
 
Submit a two-three page paper
 
Must use the textbook, the NIDA website and other credible sources to substantiate the points you are making.
 

Title:
Drugs in Perspective

Author:
Richard Fields

Edition / Copyright:
8

Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Companies, The

ISBN:
9780078028502

 
 
 
No abbreviations or plagiarism
 
Must BE NEW WORK