Due: Week 12 and 13
25% of final grade
Students will work in groups of no more than three. Students will choose an identifiable group who struggle with addiction and answer the following questions. Presentations should be about 20 minutes. Power Points should be developed and will be posted to a place of the instructor’s direction for the class to view.
There are many at-risk or special populations. Here is a website for ideas and information. The SAMHSA TIPS publication have a good list, although this is not all inclusive so you may have a different population in mind.
- Describe the chosen group that is at risk for addiction. On a timeline, describe the major US historical points of this group? (Homeless/Unhoused Veterans w/PTSD)
- Include cultural issues (How has this group been systematically oppressed?)
- Include organization or immigration (Identify major historical points of organization or immigration)
- Include geographical concentrations (Where in the USA are these groups concentrated)
- How do these issues manifest today?
- Include prevalence of the various substances/behaviors. (Utilize official websites and documents for statistic collection.)
- What are cultural practices that could increase recovery: stability, confidence, and adaptive coping mechanisms?
- Cultural Practices and Considerations
- Understanding Military Culture:
- Terminology and Acronyms: Familiarity with military language (e.g., PTSD, TBI, MST, VA) fosters trust and rapport. Use this knowledge to communicate effectively and respectfully.
- Hierarchy and Discipline: Recognizing the structured environment of military life can help frame interactions in a way that resonates with veterans, emphasizing respect and order.
- Identify evidence-based intervention models. If there are none, state that and assert your opinion as to why. Explain what you found in your research?
- Identify special treatment considerations with this special population.
What treatments are ineffective or most effective?
Late Presentations will be deducted (-10) points per day
