Addiction: A Case Study Of Insanity

the client met with his counselor for his 1x1 session to discuss his progress in the program and regarding his treatment plan. Client has shown a lot progress sine he has been in the program. However the has been 13 other program so, the client could be telling the counselor what she wants to hear. on the other hand the client has can to his counselor and reported that he had an doctor appointment on 2/03/2017 for bur his was canceled. the really show some growth. The client also made up own treatment plan an area that he needs to work on . but the thing that is wrong with this is client is not focusing on humoring his self or even thing about learning to applying what he has learn to his life. CADC-1 Yolanda Smith

The client met with his counselor on 05/06/2017 for his one on one session to discuss his treatment plan goals. the client has been on track with his goals and is working on his second step. the client discuss one of the things that his currently working on and that is acceptance. the client explained that he is having a hard time acceptance certain situations and things that happen in his life, and most of the time it result in him resulting to using drugs. the client as well talked about being disappointed in himself for relapsing after two years of being sober. the client reported that he didn't use the tools that were given to him from his last his was in the program, getting a sponsor and learning coping skills. the client reported that

I don’t know what to do. No matter what I am doing never satisfied her.” Client reported participating in self-help meeting regularly and will continue to do so. Verification of self-help meeting attendance was provided. No other problem was identified. Reviewed initial ISP dated on 03/19/2018, to identify new ideas about addiction and learn to practice coping skills, reported still working on completing the ISP. Reviewed ISP dated on 03/26/2018, to maintain sober and not to use drugs and alcohol. Reported that he has not started working on it yet. Both ISPs were extended for 04/25/2018. ISPs are continued to be monitored. No new ISP was developed at this time. Discussed relationship issues, and assisted client to understand the importance to have health boundaries with oneself and others. Discussed the reasons to complete ISP on time and to abstain from alcohol and drug with client. Discussed personal

Met with client for ISP review and to discuss treatment progress. Client appeared to be stable and engaged in the conversation. Client reported that she completed the FAFSA and is planning to go to Everette Community College in the summer. Client reported no use of substances. Client reported coping with temptation by walking away from the situations. Client was reminded that her relapse potential was moderate to high at this time and that she thus would be cautioned to avoid any unintended consequences; with help and support from treatment and her family, client would make his treatment a success. Reviewed ISP in Dim.5 dated 11/29/17, reported completion on approach C, but was unable to identify which peer pressure could be positive (approach

Client has been successfully completed the Quest House program on 04/05/2017Client and counselor reviewed client treatment plan that was completed, and after careful review of his treatment plan. Client and counselor agreed that he needs learn how to set healthy boundary with the people around him . the client has trouble expressing his needs and getting them met. Client also agreed that he needs the he needs to learn how to self sufficient and live on his own. the also agreed that he need to learn to identify risky situation that will cause to relapse as his move further long in his recovery. Client will also want to go to sober living, but was not able because all sober living faclity are full.. After the reviewing client treatment

Based on this disclosure and admission, I was able to begin my work. I reinforced what the treatment center began to implement, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. We created a structured schedule of meetings and the 12-step work began. Weekly he came to therapy and we “sparred” back and forth of his lack of interest and motivation on the program. It became clear to me that I was not making any headway on this type of counseling and my client could be in danger of relapse. I suggested over and over the vital importance of this activity. It was frustrating, because although he recently achieved two years of abstinence, I feared he was only “Dry.” Without the daily maintenance of a, “spiritual program.”

The client stated that due to his addiction, he would place himself in dangerous situations. The client has been able to identify previously unknown triggers that lead to relapse. For example, the client stated that he would drink large amounts of alcohol because it "wasn’t my drug of choice". The client soon relapsed on his drug of choice. The client stated, "I never thought about why I relapsed before". The client expressed the importance of aftercare to maintain long-term sobriety. The client attends weekly AA/NA and Big Book meetings in the PWC ADC. The client will continue to work on identifying and developing healthy coping skills, learning and building an awareness of triggers, understanding the importance of aftercare, and working on a relapse prevention

However, the client stated that because of his addiction, "I hit rock bottom before I got locked up this time around". The client expressed that he was homeless, living in the woods, overdosed several times, has a lengthy criminal record. He was informed by his father that if he doesn’t get "clean" he would not let him see his son again. The client expressed that if he doesn’t maintain sobriety, "I could die". The client has developed insight into his addiction and has identified several triggers and relapse warning signs. The client has identified and developed several coping skills. The client expressed the importance of aftercare to maintain long-term sobriety. The client attends weekly AA/NA and Big Book meetings in the PWC ADC. The client has picked and is currently working with a

D- Client arrived on time with his appointment. When asked by the writer about his morning thus far, he reported his morning is going well. The client appeared to be pleased to meet with his new assigned clinician. During the course of the one hour session, the client was aware about completing his first initial TX plan, at which he was open to discuss and complete. This writer asked the client about his drug of choice and the length of time of his use. The client reported that his only drug of choice is heroin and his length of time is about a year. When asked by the writer about how he was introduced, the client mentioned his significant other, who is also a client at the clinic. His significant other name is Lucy Dannelley. The client mentioned his relationship will not hinder his recovery process because according to the client, he and his significant other want to recover from illicit drugs.

Given what I know about the client, I think it is best to treat his symptoms of depression and anxiety before anything else. I say this because historically throughout his life, he has resorted to drinking as a way of coping with his depression and anxiety. I think this client would best benefit from outpatient therapy with a long term treatment plan.

Cassandra shared her experiences of relapsing with the group. She expressed her emotional feelings of shame and guilt after her usage. She encouraged the group to be transparent with themselves and consider the consequences before relapsing.Christopher shared with the group how fear can be an issue and one can continue to use to avoid it. He also expressed to the group his definition of relapsing and having an alcoholic drink that is not ones' DOC is okay. The client was immediately redirected and provided with psychoeducation on the consequences of illegal substances.shared his fear of leaving and going home. He noted he is afraid of how his family will react and treat him. He was provided with coping skills that will help him through the

Contemplation ; The client is asked to share more of what's going on in regards to her drinking." After I went to happy hour I came home drunk and had a fight with my boyfriend". He got mad, said he couldn't take me and my drinking anymore and left. He has not spoken to me for two weeks. The client is aware there may be a problem and that's progress. But, even with the negative of her boyfriends leaving is still not willing to change the behavior of alcohol abuse. Listening and being nonjudgmental are skills to be applied.

I enjoyed reading your post and agree with you that burnout an approximate subject to discuss among counselors that work in the field of addictions. I agree that experience is key to working with this population and education does play an important factor in this field, however, it is not solely the key factor in successfully helping people halt their addiction. There was article by Perkins & Oser (2014), that states, Perhaps this is due to higher expectations of fulfillment when entering the field. Substance abuse counselors with higher educational degrees also tend to have higher rates of turnover, (p. 3). That sometime the more education an individual has the more likely they are to believe that they will have a significant impact in

The client met with his counselor for a 1x1 session to developed a treatment plan. Client presenting issues Meth and Marijuana. The client as agreed that he would identify and process with a group of his peer's four ways, that meth affected his life and what were some of the consequences that happen as a result of his usage Client also has a medical issues that will implemented in his treatment plan.

substance abuse, mental health or co-occurring issues are to link clients to appropriate next step