This week’s discussion question will require you to think about the issue of human development in relation to co-occurring disorders. It is important to understand the specific issues related to each age group in order to provide effective interventions, assessments, and treatments.
1. Accessing treatment for co-occurring disorders can be challenging for a variety
of reasons. What barriers to treatment might you find specifically for:
A. Adolescents
B. Middle aged individuals
C. Elderly
You may consider this question from any vantage point you wish and any level of
care.
2. What specific issues might you need to be more concerned about when treating
an adolescent for a co-occurring disorder than an elderly person? You may
approach this from any perspective.
3. What specific issues might you need to be more concerned about when treating
an elderly person for a co-occurring disorder than an adolescent? You may
approach this from any perspective.