A comparison of the DSM diagnostic criteria of two disorders (one substance use and one co-occurring disorder)

Write a 750-1,000-word paper examining substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. Include the following in your paper: A comparison of the DSM diagnostic criteria of two disorders (one substance use and one co-occurring disorder) A discussion of the severity and specifiers for the two disorders Commentary about the importance of a counselor differentiating between the two disorders Include at least three scholarly sources to support your responses Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: 3.1: Identify key diagnostic categories of substance use and addictive disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).