In this assignment, you will investigate the local resources available to individuals who are seeking support to overcome addiction to alcohol, drugs and/or gambling with the Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Gamblers Anonymous. The expected outcome of this activity will be a two- page summary describing one of the three above mentioned addiction resources available within a specific community.
In a two-page paper, you will describe how individuals can gain entry to a meeting and what the expectations are for participation. In addition to your internet research, interview two or more local addiction counselors (or licensed therapists who specialize in addiction issues). The interviews are to be summarized and briefly describe the addiction counselors’ education qualifications and history in the specialty area.
3/7/2021 Week 9 Assignment: Community Resource https://educationaffiliates.instructure.com/courses/39814/assignments/563189?module_item_id=1312077 1/3 Week 9 Assignment: Community Resource Due Sunday by 2:59am Points 9 Submitting a file upload Attempts 0 Allowed Attempts 3 Submit Assignment Due: Sunday night by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Select the "Submit" button to submit your assignment. If you have questions about the assignment, post your question in the Course Café or contact your Instructor. Assignment Overview In this assignment, you will investigate the local resources available to individuals who are seeking support to overcome addiction to alcohol, drugs and/or gambling with the Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Gamblers Anonymous. The expected outcome of this activity will be a two- page summary describing one of the three above mentioned addiction resources available within a specific community. In a two-page paper, you will describe how individuals can gain entry to a meeting and what the expectations are for participation. In addition to your internet research, interview two or more local addiction counselors (or licensed therapists who specialize in addiction issues). The interviews are to be summarized and briefly describe the addiction counselors’ education qualifications and history in the specialty area. Assignment Details: Perform the following tasks: Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment. Investigate information about local Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Gamblers Anonymous meetings in your area Identify where meetings are held, how often and how this information is available to the community Who can access these meetings? Interview two or more addiction counselors in your designated community What are the educational requirements to be an addictions counselor? What was the reason the person chose to work with people with addictions? What is the counselor’s observations about the role of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Gamblers Anonymous as a resource for individuals with addiction disorders? 3/7/2021 Week 9 Assignment: Community Resource https://educationaffiliates.instructure.com/courses/39814/assignments/563189?module_item_id=1312077 2/3 Total Points: 9 Week 9 Assignment Criteria Ratings Pts 3 pts 3 pts 3 pts What is the counselor’s experience in working with nurses as members of the healthcare team in addressing individuals with addiction disorders? Apply your nursing knowledge to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of this particular resource. Use APA For this two-page paper, use the proper file naming convention: Download the Week 9 Assignment Details to complete this assignment. When you have completed the assignment, select Next to go to Week 10. Content 3 pts Excellent -Includes description of the 3 different types of meetings for people affected by addiction - Describes how community can locate information about meetings -addresses all the interview questions -summary applies nursing knowledge to working with addiction disorders and as part of the healthcare team 2 pts Good -Includes description of clientele. -partial description of the 3 organizations -partial description for each of the interview questions -summary addresses nursing knowledge related to addiction disorders 1 pts Needs Improvement -Missing information on one or more of the organizations - does not provide at least partial answers for each part of the interview -Summary does not apply nursing knowledge in evaluation of services. Organization 3 pts Excellent -Well organized into separate headings.-Main points are clearly identified.-Paragraphs transition well. 2 pts Good -Somewhat organized.- Main points are clear.- Occasional issues with flow and transitions. 1 pts Needs Improvement -Disorganized.- Main points are unclear-Difficult to follow or illogical. Spelling/grammar/APA 3 pts Excellent -No spelling or grammar errors.-APA format is correct.-Appropriate length 2 pts Good -Some spelling or grammar errors.-APA format is correct.- Appropriate length. 1 pts Needs Improvement -Many spelling or grammar errors.-Incorrect APA format.-Inappropriate length. https://educationaffiliates.instructure.com/courses/39814/files/5910777/preview https://educationaffiliates.instructure.com/courses/39814/files/5910777/preview 3/7/2021 Week 9 Assignment: Community Resource https://educationaffiliates.instructure.com/courses/39814/assignments/563189?module_item_id=1312077 3/3