•Evaluate, in detail, the pros and cons of using DSM
diagnoses as the primary classification structure for clients with substance
use disorders.

•Examine the assessment types used to diagnose clients with
substance use. Choose two of these assessments that would not only help to
diagnose the substance use disorder, but would also assess the whole person.
Explain them fully.

•Compare and contrast the two assessments chosen regarding
how they will evaluate the whole person and not just the specific DSM diagnostic
criteria.

•Justify the value of using assessments that evaluate the
whole person rather than just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria