It is no coincidence that mental disorders and addiction often appear together because they share causative neurological roots hence, co-occurring disorders. Individuals with mental disorders often turn to mood-altering chemicals and behaviors in an attempt to self-medicate, making them more vulnerable to addiction.

The rates of co-occurring disorders are high. A differential diagnosis, or a diagnostic decision that differentiates between two similar disorders is needed to be able to differentiate between the two. As a helping professional you should be familiar with the appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies needed to manage all aspects of these disorders.

For this Assignment, review the “SPP Treatment Plan Template” located in the resources and use this template for this Assignment.

Consider the following scenario:

Maria is a 44-year-old hearing-impaired Latina female who was admitted to the inpatient treatment facility for alcohol dependence where you are a substance abuse counselor. During her admission, Maria expressed reluctance to undergo treatment, stating that her family did not approve of counseling or psychiatric services because they see it as a sign of weakness. During her admission, she began crying hysterically. She stated that her husband left her and that her two teenage children were home alone. Maria was inebriated, under emotional distress, and ended up being carried to her assigned room by two staff members.
Your psychosocial intake assessment revealed she is also manifesting signs and symptoms of a major depressive disorder. You know that Maria needs help with her alcohol addiction, but you also know that her depression might be a cause or an effect of alcoholism.

Assignment:

Create a brief 30-day addiction treatment plan for Maria in the scenario.

Assignment 1

Notes:

The pressure on China to allow its currency to appreciate intensified recently in conjunction with the visit of China’s president, Hu Jintao, to the United States to meet with President Obama. China, which has maintained an artificially low renminbi for some time, has resisted claims that its policies give Chinese exporters an unfair competitive advantage in the global market place. While many countries have criticized China’s policies on its currency, the United States has been particularly vocal because of its large trade imbalance with the country.

The United States believes that China’s policy of keeping the renminbi at artificially low levels rather than allowing it to float according to market forces make Chinese products more attractive in foreign markets. Moreover, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton argues that U.S. companies trying to export to China are at a disadvantage because of the country’s policies. Clinton would like to see China open its markets to U.S. manufactured goods, farm and ranch products, and services. According to Clinton, changes in China’s policy toward its currency would not only benefit the United States, but would also benefit the rest of the world by contributing to more balance and predictability in the global economy and broader prosperity. U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has gone as far as to suggest that if China does not take steps to revalue its currency, it will in fact damage its relations with the rest of the world.

China however, claims that its policies on the renminbi are simply part of a larger effort to discourage hot money in order to prevent its economy from overheating. By prohibiting the open trading of its currency, China hopes to avoid increases in wages, raw materials prices, and property prices that could make its finished products more expensive in foreign markets. Yasheng Huang of the MIT Sloan School of Management defends China’s policies noting that even if China did allow its currency to rise, the U.S. would still continue to consume, and dollars would still flow out of the country. U.S. consumption would simply be funded by another country such as India. For now though, Secretary Geithner hopes to persuade China that as incomes continue to rise in China, so will the potential for inflation, which will ultimately push prices up, and make China’s goods less competitive. Economist Gen Xiao believes that if this trend continues, the question of China revaluing its currency will be a moot point anyway because eventually inflation in China will converge with a stagnating economy in the United States and the issue will be resolved.

Watch this video: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/387591111650414147/ (opens in new window) OR use the embedded video link below.

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How Currency Choices ‘Made in China’ Have Big Impact on U.S. Economy

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For your initial post, please choose 2 of the following Discussion Questions to answer. Include at least two outside sources to bolster your learning and understanding, (Note your sources):

• Why was the value of China’s currency a dominant issue at the recent U.S. – China summit? Why is the United States pushing for a higher renminbi? Why is China reluctant to allow its currency to appreciate?
• Reflect on how policy decisions made in China affect the strategies of U.S. companies. What does this imply about the interdependency of the global monetary systems and economy in general?
• Discuss the claims by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that policy reforms in China would contribute to global economic balance, predictability, and prosperity. Do you agree with Clinton? Why or why not?
• How would inflation in China affect the competitiveness of its goods in global markets?
• What business is Caterpillar in?
• Why did they choose China?
• How did they choose their IJV partners?
• What are Caterpillar’s criteria for IJV success?
• How do the Chinese view Caterpillar as their IJV partner?

Support your choices with your reasoning and references. References are mandatory in this discussion and they should not be just from your text. This exercise is about an exchange of ideas versus giving the “right or wrong” answer!

Part B: Read the posts from your classmates and reply to at least two. (Choose classmates that haven’t already been asked questions by someone else, if any.)

Assignment 2

Part A: Watch the video below

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Caterpillar Joint Venture – China

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YouTube URL:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDCNmNNIgos

and answer the following questions in short paragraph form. It may be helpful to research and add an outside resource or two. (Always note your sources).

Support your choices with your reasoning and references. References are mandatory in this discussion and they should not be just from your text. This exercise is about an exchange of ideas versus giving the “right or wrong” answer!

Part B: Read the posts from your classmates and reply to at least two. (Choose classmates that haven’t already been asked questions by someone else, if any.)

Assignment 3

2) You could choose ONE of the questions below from this unit and write at least a one page journal entry that reflects your understanding of this topic.

Unit 6 Journal Questions (please choose one):

Reread the Management Focus on Walmart’s International Division and answer the following questions:

oa. Why did the centralization of decisions at the headquarters of Walmart’s international division create problems for the company’s different national operations? Has Walmart’s response been appropriate?

ob. Do you think that having an international division is the best structure for managing Walmart’s foreign operations? What problems might arise with this structure? What other structure might work?(Chapter 14);

A small Canadian firm that has developed some valuable new medical products using its unique biotechnology know-how is trying to decide how best to serve the European Union. Its choices are given below. The cost of investment in manufacturing facilities will be a major one for the Canadian firm, but it is not outside its reach. If these are the firm’s only options, which one would you advise it to choose? Why? (Chapter 15);

You are the assistant to the CEO of a small textile firm that manufactures quality, premium-priced, stylish clothing. The CEO has decided to see what the opportunities are for exporting and has asked you for advice as to the steps the company should take. What advice would you give to the CEO? (Chapter 16).

For your first writing sample, describe your most prized possession—whether you still have it or not—how you got it and why you value it so much and how it is part of your identity. It must be an inanimate object—I know you love your children, pets, parents and spouses/partners/girlfriends/boyfriends—but even a dog isn’t really a possession—if you’re like me, your dog(s) own you far more than you own them. And that’s not even the half of it with cats. But I digress.

This is an argumentative assignment—you must explain why this thing—whatever it might be—is (or was) so valuable to you. You will want to think about how Angell describes the baseball and how Didion uses language to get to the heart of what she observes and values, and that what she judges as foolish or worthless, about the Las Vegas wedding industry. Both Angell and Didion are masters of the key detail—learn from them to be succinct, but precise. The essay should be descriptive—it should be clear to the reader what the object is, why you cherish it, what it looks, smells, sounds, tastes, and feels like. Who made it, and does that matter? Was it mass-produced or is it unique to you? Did you receive it as a gift, save up for it yourself, make it yourself?

This week’s paper is required to be approximately 4 -6 pages in length, not including the title page and the reference page. No paper should be fewer than 1400 words. Double space your work, cite your sources, limit quotes, and edit your work well! Your work will automatically be reviewed by Turnitin upon submission. Please make sure you cite your work properly and avoid direct quotes.

For this assignment you will invent a new business. This is a new start – up venture, not an existing one or one that is expanding. Make up the business, the location, the client base, and the product or service. Do not use any real company. You may review a real company’s website for ideas, but the basis of this paper should be your own ideas. Your opening sentence should begin with something like this: “The new business venture that I will evaluate is ……………..” Expect that your business will be opened in this coming year, not one that opened 10 years ago. Your introduction should include a description of your company and any details that are important to the reader. The description of your company should be a couple paragraphs with a summary of the business. The other details can be discussed when you are reviewing each of the SWOT elements. The final goal of this paper is to prepare a SWOT analysis of your new venture company. Make sure you have at least two other sources (other than the text) to supplement your work.

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After developing your new venture and describing it thoroughly in the beginning of your paper, provide a thorough SWOT analysis. Make sure you have included the actual SWOT analysis quad chart (embedded within your paper) listing the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities. You can use your own chart, but your paper should include a simple SWOT chart with the four segments. Then, you must discuss each segment thoroughly and explain what you have learned from performing your analysis.

So, your paper should include a title page and a reference page (no abstract is required):

1 – a description of your new venture (have a clear introduction)

2 – include a simple quad chart with the four basic quadrants embedded in your paper

3 – a thorough explanation of what you have learned from the analysis, further defining the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

4. be sure to include monetary information. You can’t evaluate a new start up for a beauty salon if you don’t include the costs to start up. How many hair cuts would you have to provide customers before you break even each month (of course you can estimate costs). For instance, you have to purchase equipment (dryers, chairs, etc) and you have to rent space (or buy space). What is the monthly rent or mortgage payment and how easily will that be earned each month. Include all other costs also (payroll, supplies, advertising, etc). Where will the start up money come from?

5 – an evaluation – based on what you have learned, will you continue your business venture? Be sure to answer that question at the close of your paper.

Font and Spacing – Use Times New Roman 12 pitch font with double-spaced lines.

Length – Write a 4 to 6 page essay not including the title page and citation page. Make sure you have at least 1400 words, not counting the title and reference page.

Reference Page – Include all sources including your textbook on a Reference page

Utilize the APA Style for documenting sources. You will need to include at least two sources in addition to your textbook. Finally, remember Wikipedia is NOT a scholarly source.

Punctuation, essay format (thesis, supporting paragraphs with transition and topic sentences, and summary) grammar and documentation count toward your grade. Review the grading rubric.

PART 1

Use Westlaw to research Vance v. Ball State Univ., 133 S.Ct. 2434 (2013). Write a 1-page, single-spaced, case brief of this case. Write a brief explanation (no longer than 1 page) of how the case could affect civil litigation between employees and employers. Be sure to perform some research that supports your conclusions.

Required Criteria:

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:

• Length should be 1-2 pages, excluding cover page and references page.
• Double-spaced (except for the case brief) and in a 12-point font
• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
• Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
• Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
• Appropriate citation style should be followed.

Part 2

• Unit 8 Discussion Discussion Topic Updated In the interest of conducting a lively, engaging discussion, please keep the following in mind: Opposing viewpoints are key to any vibrant discussion, but remember to use internet etiquette and be respectful of your classmates’ views and opinions. Provide constructive feedback or ask clarifying questions if you do not understand a classmate’s comment. Most importantly, have fun interacting with the unit content, your classmates, and your instructor!For Discussion requirements, refer to your course syllabus or to the Discussion Grading Rubric, posted in Course Resources, Grading Rubrics.Unit 8 Discussion Topic: Document DangerDocument security is an increasing concern for attorneys. Technology has exponentially increased the opportunity for forged or stolen documents. This is especially concerning for law firms that store confidential information electronically. If law firms do not maintain especially tight security, then they are at risk of malpractice exposure. Imagine how devastating it would be for a litigation attorney to discover during trial that the opposing side already knew the litigation strategy along with confidential information about the case. Research legal document security and discuss your thoughts regarding this important issue