Chief Complaint: The patient presents for evaluation and management of substance abuse. History of Present Illness: The patient is a 20-year-old male who reports using marijuana over the past [du1 1 year. The patient describes escalating use, resulting in negative impacts on his academic performance, relationships, and physical health. He reports using the substance to cope with stress and to achieve a sense of euphoria. The patient acknowledges a loss of control over his use and has attempted to cut down without success.
Discussion
Explain in detail how you intend to integrate the major concepts and skills learned in this course into your future work as a counseling or mental health professional. Be sure to support your discussion with appropriate scholarly sources and citations.