Jose is a Latino client who presents with occupational difficulties. He was laid

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Jose is a Latino client who presents with occupational difficulties. He was laid off from a construction job 8 months ago and has been unable to find work. Ever since he lost his job, he has been drinking alcohol heavily throughout the day. He also reports “occasional” marijuana use. Jose recently was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and has to appear in court next month. His wife is angry with him because she depends on him to pick up their 3 children from school, and now he may lose his driver’s license. Jose has always been a hard worker, but he admits that there were times that he often drank alcohol while working on construction jobs to eliminate his stress. He reports having intermittent episodes of anxiety since adolescence. Jose should be diagnosed with F43.22 Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.

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Explanation / Answer

Adjustment Disorders DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria

Hence ,Jose could be diagnosed with F43.23 Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.

Jose's report of having intermittent episodes of anxiety and drinking of alcohol to eliminate stress later taking on drinking and substance abuse to elope the depression shows this feature of adjustment disorder in him.

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