A 15-Year-Old Freshman Has Been Referred to the School Psychologist

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Essay

A 15-year-old freshman has been referred to the school psychologist by her father.The concerns include poor grades,withdrawal from her family,increased moodiness,and conflicts with peers.Briefly describe how the school psychologist might assess the possibility of substance use and how it may have impacted this adolescent.

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Definitions:

Malabsorption

A disorder where the intestines fail to efficiently absorb nutrients from food, leading to deficiencies and other health issues.

Iron Supplements

Products taken to increase iron levels in the body, often used to treat or prevent iron-deficiency anemia.

Ostomy

A surgical procedure creating an opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes.

Stoma

A surgically created opening on the surface of the body which connects to the digestive or respiratory system to allow waste to leave the body.