Aftercare Outpatient Treatment Plan

Drug addiction and alcoholism have a devastating effect on not only the addicts who suffers from these illnesses, but also on friends, family and workmates who interact with these addicts on a regular basis. When the addict finally succumbs to their addiction, the only way out is usually through the help of a professional and reputable inpatient addiction treatment center.

Objectives/Progress: As the Pt. has participated in the AMS program since 8/24/16 and he has been able to maintain abstinence from all illicit drugs for 6 months straight t. Pt.'s UDS has shown no evidence of drug use or lapse/relapse. Pt. is currently in the action stage of change as indicated by reminding himself of how much progress he has made and ability to change his behavior and achieve goals during the past quarter. He has currently obtained a full-time job as a shelving installer. Patient reports as scheduled to receive maintenance medication services as instructed by AMS Doctor and attends all mandatory one therapy session once a month. He continues to share his understanding of being powerless and unmanageable over his addiction. During the next quarter sessions, Counselor will support a realistic view of change through small steps.

Ben is a 22 year old and works as a photographer. He drinks a lot and goes to parties every single weekend with his friends. Ben has also started using heroin and became addicted to it while trying it out because of his friends. He grew up with his mum and had tough childhood as his mum is a single mum and also was addicted to alcohol. He grew up being exposed to alcohol ever since he was a child and he thinks that drinking alcohol excessively is normal. However, Ben got to the point that he no longer can live without alcohol and heroin and it started to affect his job and

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2009) the most effective dual diagnosis treatment plans combine mental health and substance abuse programs contain interventions that are customized for the client. While inpatient James will receive an Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT) plan personalized for him (Boyle & Kroon, 2006). The treatment plan for James must include the problems, symptoms, goals, outcomes, methods and services to be successful (Stevens & Smith, 2013).

Mr. Charles’ ability to maintain sobriety and learn a healthy lifestyle of recovery, taking into account that his drug dependence will only continue and possibly increase if untreated. Mr. Charles would benefit from an outpatient treatment program in order to become educated regarding the dangers of substance use/abuse. Mr. Charles will also be able to process his patterns of drug use and learn to recognize triggers that lead to his substance abuse. Mr. Charles will also be able to learn the effects and consequences of substance abuse and how to remain abstinent from drugs. While in group therapy, Mr. Charles will learn appropriate techniques to resist peer pressure to drug use as well as assist him in developing a supportive network to encourage him to maintain abstinence. The intervention would assist to minimize the possibility of Mr. Charles’ drug use from progressing into the late stages of chemical dependency.

In the case of Jared, he is seeking treatment after being in an inpatient alcohol treatment center. In patient services helped him focus on addressing his addiction to alcohol and what triggers him to drink. Jared can benefit by using outpatient services. Outpatient services will help Jared by giving him more freedom to allow his commitment to family responsibilities at the same time attend his sessions (Erford, 2013). Jared must abstain from alcohol which requires a lot of willpower but outpatient can offer him support groups, individual counseling, and family counseling, so Jared will never feel like he is alone in his recovery.

Drug and chemical abuse affect many families and that particular family that lives through a loved one who is an addict and the priority is to get help for the individual. In any intervention that involves drug addicts, a family's disposition is very important. Full recovery of any drug addict involves the restoration of the person's life as well as ensuring that those who are around the addict have the best ability when it comes to helping with abstinence which is a long-term goal. Abusers are often in denial or even believe that they are totally in control of their use of drugs

Adolescents are a population that can be at-risk in regards to drug and alcohol abuse. A program called the Community Reinforcement Approach was created and later adapted into the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach in the 1970s to address problems adolescents face when it comes to drug or alcohol abuse ("Intervention Summary - Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA)"). The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach works with adolescents from the ages twelve to twenty-five in both outpatient and residential settings. There are three parts to the program; the client has intervention alone first, next the guardian has intervention alone, and finally they have intervention together. It addresses mainly alcohol and drug abuse but also deals with mental health, homelessness, and other behaviors that can lead to substance abuse. The main focus of A-CRA is designed to change certain aspects of the participants’ environment to make it so that non-using behavior will be more rewarding than using behavior (Garner, et al., 2009). This program has been tested against multiple other approaches and it is usually the most cost-effective option, making it a desirable program when the success rate is also factored in. Many rehabilitation facilities utilize this approach, for example the Maryhaven treatment center in Columbus, Ohio. Maryhaven uses a combination of residential and outpatient treatment plans, incorporating the Adolescent Community

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Client has no know history of previous treatments. Client desires treatment due to unhappiness with current life style. Client states that his longest abstinence from alcohol is 4 days, nicotine an hour, and marijuana and cocaine 1-2 years over the last 5 years. Client recognizes several triggers for drinking episodes (social anxiety, loneliness, fear, feelings of inadequacy, and guilt). Client is not experiencing any cravings for chemicals at this time (currently using nicotine). Client states he has current problems with family resentments and anger, self-esteem, and anxiety that are unresolved. At this time, potential for relapse is moderate to severe. Client a limited support network and no relapse prevention plan.

Relapsers have to be familiar with the relapse process and the best ways to manage it. Involving the family and other sponsors is a great idea. The education should strive to emphasize four main messages:  First, relapse is an ordinary and a natural process in the recovery out of the chemical dependence. One should not be ashamed of it like in the case of Jed who “gets jumpy” when he tries to stay away from drinking, feeling “closed in or like he is suffocating”. He also cannot imagine how to explain to his buddies why he is not joining them in the bars. Secondly, people are not all of a sudden taken drunk. There are gradual warning sign patterns that indicate they are slowly cropping in again. Such signs can only be recognized when one is sober. Thirdly, after they are identified, the recovering individuals

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The most important objective that I feel will assist to achieve the Healthy People 2020 goals for individuals that are addicted to substances are to increase the percentage of the patients to enroll in follow-up treatments that are available and utilize the emergency department services. “estimated 22 million Americans struggled with a drug or alcohol problem. Almost 95 percent of people with substance use problems are considered unaware of their problem” ("Overview," 2010, para. 2). Most hospitals offer follow-up outpatient intensive recovery treatments, Alcoholic Anonyms, Churches, and private companies, such as Twin Towne in Orange County. Emergency Departments are available, approximately 35 in Orange County open 24 hours catering to patients in crisis. A patient struggling with substance abuse could go to any of those areas to start a sobriety program, they will get guidance according to funds and insurance.

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There are many contributing factors and political issues that address substance abuse. Throughout the years, many researchers have designed many interventions and social policies designed to treat people who have used, abused, and became addicted to substances. Today, there are many new studies that address substance abuse at the individual, group, family, and community or policy levels. Today, there are many services that are effective for decreasing recidivism in youth who have completed a substance abuse program. A substance abuse treatment program or center is the best way to treat individuals who have abused substances.