Counselors need to be able to understand how medications affect neurobiology. Frequently, clients see other professionals who provide their medication treatment. Counselors need to understand which medications are typically used for mental health disorders and be ready to respond to questions within their scope of practice. In this weeks assignment, you will demonstrate your basic understanding of your role as counselor when working with clients who are in medication treatment.
Write a 1050-word paper reacting to this weeks material on neurobiology. Ensure you do the following:
- Explain the basic neurobiology of how medications work.
- Summarize the ethical and professional boundaries and limits to discussing medications as a counselor.
- Discuss the stigma associated with using medications to treat mental health and substance use disorders.
- Summarize your opinion on using medications to treat these disorders.
- Explain how your attitude and the attitudes of other care providers regarding the use of these medications can affect a clients efficacy of treatment.
Format your citations according to APA guidelines.
Requirements: 1050 with citations

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