Treating Sleep Disorders

        During the course of treatment, a client stated that he has been unable to sleep successfully for the past year. His psychiatrist prescribed the sleep aid zolpidem. Because of the medication, he was immediately able to sleep. However, after 1 month of treatment, the client discovered euphoric episodes that occur if he resists falling asleep. The episodes induced waves of positive emotions and hallucinations, which he described as feeling “trippy.” The mental health professional recognized that the client is abusing the sleep aid. How should the mental health professional address this issue? How will this affect his current treatment plan? For this Discussion, Choose one of the following controversies involving special client populations and take a position: Psychiatrists prescribing a potentially addictive sleep aid to adolescents Psychiatrists prescribing sleep aids to clients in recovery from substance abuse Psychiatrists prescribing sleep aids for conditions where the primary symptom is not insomnia Then, conduct an Internet search or a Walden Library search for at least two peer-reviewed articles to support your position of your selected controversy. By Day 3 Post an explanation of the controversy you selected. Formulate a position on the topic and support your stance with the peer-reviewed articles you found in your search. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources. Required Readings Lichtblau, L. (2011). Psychopharmacology demystified. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar, Cengage Learning. Chapter 6, “Anxiolytic-Sedative-Hypnotic Drug Pharmacotherapy” (previously read in Week 5) Preston, J. D., O’Neal, J. H., & Talaga, M. C. (2017). Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. Chapter 15, “Other Miscellaneous Disorders” (pp. 161-174) Murdach, A. D. (2006). Social work and malingering. Health & Social Work, 31(2), 155-8. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1093/hsw/31.2.155 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (2014). Brain basics: Understanding sleep. Retrieved from http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/understanding_sleep.htm#sleep_disorders As you review this website, consider the types of sleep disorders associated with mental health treatment. Optional Resources MSW home page Use this link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program