NURS 6670 Week 4 Person with Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-Related Disorders
Sedative-, hypnotic-, or anxiolytic-related disorders are a group of mental health disorders that are characterized by the use of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic medications, also known as benzodiazepines. These medications are commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions, but they can also be misused or abused, leading to a range of negative consequences.
Sedative-, hypnotic-, or anxiolytic-related disorders can take many different forms, including substance abuse, dependence, and withdrawal. Substance abuse refers to the use of these medications in a way that is harmful or dangerous, such as taking more than the recommended dose or using the medication without a prescription. Dependence refers to the development of physical and psychological dependence on these medications, which can lead to withdrawal symptoms when the medication is stopped. Withdrawal refers to the range of physical and psychological symptoms that can occur when someone who is dependent on these medications abruptly stops taking them.
Treatment for sedative-, hypnotic-, or anxiolytic-related disorders can involve medication and therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). It is important for people with these disorders to seek help from a mental health professional if they are experiencing symptoms that are causing distress or impairment in their daily life. With appropriate treatment, many people with these disorders can learn to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
CASE a Person with Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-Related Disorders
Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned substance-related and addictive disorder.
Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for your assigned substance-related and addictive disorder.
Describe clinical features that you would expect to observe in a client that may have the substance-related and addictive disorder you were assigned. Align the clinical features with the DSM-5 criteria.
Support your rationale with references to the Learning Resources or other academic resource
