COUN6204 Week 9 Discussion 1 Assessing Cannabis Use: The Case of Gabby Latest 2022

COUN 6204 week 9 Discussion 1

Discussion 1: Assessing Cannabis Use: The Case of Gabby

In 2011, 7.2 percent of 8th graders, 17.6 percent of 10th graders, and 22.6 percent of 12th graders used marijuana in the past month, up from 5.7 percent, 14.2 percent, and 18.8 percent in 2007. Daily use has also increased; 6.6 percent of 12th graders now use marijuana every day, compared to 5 percent in the mid-2000s.

                                                                        —National Institute on Drug Abuse

According to the statistics above, the use of cannabis, otherwise known as marijuana, is increasing in adolescent and youth populations. Effective addictions counseling practice requires counselors to accurately assess the severity of cannabis use in their clients. Often, this can be challenging because clients tend to underreport their use. Additionally, adolescents often do not view their cannabis use as problematic, or they view it as a benign substance.

For this Discussion, review the Learning Resources, including the case study entitled Cannabis Use. Consider how you might assess Gabby's cannabis use. Consider any ethical, legal, or cultural issues that may arise in assessing her cannabis use.

Post an explanation of how you might assess Gabby’s cannabis use. Explain why this assessment might be effective. Describe one potential ethical or legal issue related to Gabby’s case and explain how you might address it.