The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with both trauma and stress related disorders and psychotic disorders. Complete the “Trauma, Stress, and Psychotic Related Disorders Matrix.” 
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.  
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance. 
This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards: 
4) Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders, and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse. 
10) Describe a variety of helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of substance abuse and dependency. 
14) Be familiar with medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders. 
23) Understand and appropriately apply agency-specific policies and procedures for handling crises or dangerous situations, including safety measures for clients and staff.