It is not uncommon for people who experience trauma to use substances to moderate psychological or emotional pain. Trauma  can easily add to the strain that people already feel. In this  Discussion, you diagnose and plan treatment for a case provided by your  instructor.

Post a 3- to 5-minute recorded video response in which you address the following:

• Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis for the client. Remember, a full  diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code,  specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may be a  focus of clinical attention). Keep in mind a diagnosis covers the most  recent 12 months.
• Explain the diagnosis by matching the symptoms identified in the case to the specific criteria for the diagnosis.
• Identify the first area of focus you would address as client’s  social worker, and explain your specific treatment recommendations.  Support your recommendations with research.
• Explain how you would manage client’s diverse needs, including his co-occurring disorders.
• Describe a treatment plan for client, including how you would evaluation his treatment.