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1. Define the terms co-mobidity and dual diagnosis as they relate to co-exising mental health and AOD issues. Provide examples to illistrate your explanations.

2. Why should clients with co-morbid disorders be offered holistic care?

3. How might you identify consumers who may have co-exisiting mental health and AOD issues?

4. How do co-exisiting mental health and AOD issues effect clients in comparison to clients who only have one or the other?

5 You meet your new client Rodney. You notice that Rodney presents as unsteady on his feet and has touble communicating clearly and staying focused. The muscles in his legs look thin and weak. Rodney becomes easily agitated and sees things that are clearly not there, he is also speaking to himself in an aggressive tone.

a. What mental health / AOD issues would you identify Rodney as having?

b. What do you think causes this type of condition?

c. What safe working conditions would you need to think of in working with this client?

6. Discuss how you would encourage a person to advocate for themselves and, access and receive the services they are entitled to. Your response must include at least two strategies.

7. Identify two ways you can empower a person to identify and prioritise their own needs)

8. What reasons may people have for not providing information and what skills does a worker need to overcome those?

9. How will a strength-based perspective influence the way you deliver services or make referrals?