Substance use by children and adolescents is an increasing problem and it is important to be able to identify risk factors as well as potential solutions to this widespread issue. To prepare for this Assignment, please refer to the Case Study for Joe, which can be found in Chapter 8: “Substance Use and Addiction” (Box 8.1) of your text.
write a 3-4 page paper based on the case provided. :
- Discuss and describe the various influences that lead to Joe’s drug use.
- Explain how you would advocate for Joe in both the personal and professional setting by addressing the following questions:
a. What are the primary family and environmental influences and/or risk factors impacting this case? Identify at least three risk factors and explain why these are key issues.
b. Taking societal perspectives discussed in this unit into consideration, select three perspectives and discuss solutions to each.
c. As an advocate, what interventions would you recommend? Discuss at least two interventions for each influence/risk factor that you identified. Be very specific and support your response with at least two sources that align with your intervention.
d. Identify any roadblocks that could occur to successful intervention. List and explain at least three roadblocks. Support your response with at least two sources.
e. Explain the key legal and ethical considerations relevant to this case. How would you address these considerations?