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In many states, marijuana is now legal for certain medical purposes. Identify some clinical
issues that may now present themselves because of legalization. What prevention efforts are
important to help individuals prevent developing a cannabis use disorder? What if you have a
client who is addicted to alcohol and narcotics, who is also using marijuana to help with
chronic pain? How might you address this situation? How does the Flexibility disposition
(GCU Counselor Dispositions) connect to the use of cannabis by a client that has SUD
issues? Discuss the importance of applying crisis management skills and collaboration with
other professionals.
The most popular drug found in America is marijuana. More research is being done to
understand the effects of marijuana use because of the rapid rise in usage. Marijuana's
adverse side effects include dependence, mood disturbance, tolerance, signs of withdrawal,
and brain development delay (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2019). Furthermore, cannabis
use hinders short-term memory and cognitive performance, lung disorder, paranoia, panic
attacks, stress, and anxiety (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2019). Now that our culture is
more open-minded and welcoming marijuana, more people are finding help for their
addiction, while fear of judgment and criminalization may have scared people beforehand
(Munsey, 2010).
When treating people suffering from alcohol and drug abuse disorder and those who also
smoke marijuana for debilitating pain, counselors can take a few precautions. It is necessary
to gather information about the client and any medications they are taking before developing
a treatment plan. A counselor should screen, hold interviews as well as use tests to formulate
a diagnosis and gauge where the client is in their recovery. A counselor should also ensure
that the client has no other co-occurring conditions. The next step will be to find the right
therapy model and formulate a treatment plan after being tested. If opening with detox or
weaning, it is essential that therapy is done in a healthy approach. It would be necessary to
check with them before changing or incorporating some drug to help with detox or
withdrawal if the cannabis was arranged for medical purposes by a physician. The client will
have better chances of success by working collaboratively with the counselor and other
competent personnel and providing the necessary support for rehabilitation
Munsey, C. (2010). Medicine or menace?. American Psychological Association.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/06/marijuana
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2019). Marijuana DrugFacts. National Institute on Drug
Abuse.
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
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