Discuss issues facing clients with co-occurring disorders and clients who identify as LBGTQ

Write a paper in which you will address the unique issues faced by these two separate populations of interest. Your goal will be to articulate the challenges that clients, who identify as LGBTQ or who have co-occurring disorders, face in addiction treatment and to make recommendations for how an inpatient addiction treatment center may increase its sensitivity and ability to work with these clients and their families.

Length: 5 pages, not including title and reference pages

References: 3-5 scholarly resources, including at least one of the required readings

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards

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RESOURCES

• Flentje, A., Heck, N. C., & Sorensen, J. L. (2015). Substance use among lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients entering substance abuse treatment:….

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• Matthews, C. R., Lorah, P., & Fenton, J. (2006). Treatment experiences of gays and lesbians in recovery from addiction: A qualitative inquiry…..

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• Lowinson, J.H., Ruiz, P., & Millman, R.B. (2015). Spiral manual: Substance abuse: A comprehensive textbook. Philadelphia, US: Wolters Kluwer Health.

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• Miller, W. R., & Carroll, K. M. (Eds.). (2014). Rethinking substance abuse: What the science shows, and what we should do about it. New York, US:….

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• Sylvia, M. M. P., & Sylvia, M. M. P. (2014). Substance abuse treatment: Options, challenges, and effectiveness. New York, US: Springer Publishing….

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