Amanda Getty's Case

With the mounting stress imposed by the conditions at work, “Jackie began to divert narcotics. Jackie was able to justify her actions because she perceived the drugs reduced her anxiety and stress, which enabled her to better care for her patients” (Badzek, et al., 1998). Initially, Jackie’s diversion of controlled drugs went unnoticed. But, ultimately her luck ran out, and Jackie’s actions were discovered.

As a physician, situated in Vancouver, Maté is no stranger to vulnerable drug addicts. Most of his clients are addicted to cocaine, alcohol, opiates, or tranquilizers and many suffer from mental illness. (288)

The United States currently faces an unprecedented epidemic of opioid addiction. This includes painkillers, heroin, and other drugs made from the same base chemical. In the couple of years, approximately one out of twenty Americans reported misuse or abuse of prescriptions painkillers. Heroin abuse and overdoses are on the rise and are the leading cause of injury deaths, surpassing car accidents and gun shots. The current problem differs from the opioid addiction outbreaks of the past in that it is also predominant in the middle and affluent classes. Ultimately, anyone can be fighting a battle with addiction and it is important for family members and loved ones to know the signs. The cause for this epidemic is that the current spike of opioid abuse can be traced to two decades of increased prescription rates for painkillers by well-meaning physicians.

Care and Protection of Isaac, 419 Mass. 602. This is not the situation in the present case. There is no evidence that Stephanie has been diagnosed with any emotional or behavioral issues, which would warrant DCF’s removal of Stephanie from her mother’s care, and placing her into an alternative placement. Id. It is a well-known presumption that a child’s interests are generally best served if the child is able to remain with his or her natural parents. Petition of the Department of Public Welfare to Dispense with Consent to Adoption, 421 N.E. 2d 28

A psychiatrist in a methadone clinic in Northeast Washington, D.C. works with patients who are addicted to drugs. Some of her patients suffering from addiction

D-Met with the patient as the Women's Group was cancelled due to low attendance. This writer addressed with the patient about her AWOL status, at which the patient started to get emotional as she is struggling with transportation, borrowing her mother's car, her husband is still having issues getting into the Hartford Dispensary-tested postiive for methadone, and too much stressors in her life, which is causing the patient to not eat. This writer validated the patient's feelings, provided support, and made suggestions. The patient admits to relapsing yesterday by purchasing 10 bags of heroin, but using 6 and gave her husband 4 bags-use of method was IV. The patient feels guility of using, but her stress factors are overbearing her recovery process and the patient struggles with coping. She then says, " When I come to the Women's Group, I feel good....I was hoping there was going to be group today....I don't know." This writer provided empowerment and encouragement to the patient to focus on her recovery process and proceeded to discuss risk factors of what she will lose.

SSCM Gilmore scheduled an announced visit with Taylor Hardy at the local DFCS office to discuss the allegations in the report. Mr. Hardy denied all allegations in the report. Mr. Hardy reported that the altercation started Friday night, with an argument between his oldest child and his wife (Amanda). He reported the tried to stand between the two of them to avoid them getting into a physical fight. He reported that Amanda did state to him that she would call the police, because she stated that Mr. Hardy hit her. He reported that he never hit his wife. Mr. Hardy reported that Saturday morning that Amanda stated she would call the police, because Mr. Hardy hit her in the face with a flip flop. Mr. Hardy reported that Amanda has filed for divorce,

A court battle is erupting over the fate of a 3-year old named Braelynn. Her adopted family claims that she is theirs since they legal adopted her when her biological mother gave away all here parental rights. However, the father was incarcerated at this time and did not have a say in the ordeal. But now that he is out, he wants his daughter back since his parental rights should have never been terminated due to his incarceration. The Dalsings had adopted her from three weeks old and Braelynn has never met her biological dad. Yet a judge agreed with the biological father’s argument and vacated the adoption. Braelynn is still living with the couple but have requested a re-hearing at the state court of appeals.

After a decade of trying to find her and two others, Amanda Berry calls 911 saying "I've been kidnapped, and I've been missing for 10 years, and I'm here. I'm free now” (Donaghue). Justice is the act of fair treatment being served. You can find justice when a person who is convicted of a crime and is guilty, gets the proper punishment they deserve. An injustice act would be when an innocent person is proven guilty of an unlawful act they did not do. Ariel Castro was proven guilty for the crime he committed for over a decade between 2002 and 2013. He kidnapped 3 innocent ladies between 2002 and 2004 from Cleveland, Ohio. In 2013, Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight, and Gina DeJesus escaped from their abductor. Justice was served on May 6th, 2013 when the kidnapper was found guilty, the women were safe when freed, and the kidnapper was captured.

Michelle is seeking counseling help due to the advice of her lawyer to help her out in her to achieve intoxication or desired affect; withdrawal symptoms are relieved by continued use of the substance; there is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use; a great deal of time is spent on activities necessary to obtain the substance; and important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use. Additional indicators include: self-admission of substance dependence; extensive drug history; family and peer influence; and related legal problems.

Denise Morgan has made a request to our office to represent her in a family court involving modification of a child support order. My supervising attorney delegated the task of reviewing the facts to determine the strengths and weaknesses of Denise Morgan’s case as well as determining if David Morgan’s motion to vacate will be granted.

Tiffani is a 26yo, G2 P1001, who was seen for a viability ultrasound assessment and consultation. The patient is actively using large amounts of heroin on the street along with Xanax, alcohol, and marijuana. She strongly desires inpatient treatment. Her LMP she believes was sometime in April around the 15th but she is unsure. This would give her an EDD by dates of 01/20/18 placing her at 7 ½ weeks. She has a very longstanding history of abuse involving mental, physical, and sexual in her past history and has issues with anxiety but is currently not on treatment other than she states she uses the Xanax off the street for this purpose. Currently at this time she denies any pelvic pain or vaginal bleeding.

Katie suffers from an addiction to prescription medications: Opioids. “Opioids, mostly prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain, include drugs such as OxyContin and Vicodin” (http://www.hhs.gov/asl). When Katie attended the residential treatment center she seemed to do well with the program but did not do any follow-up, counseling, or self-help treatments afterwards (Case Study 3). "Opioid

Met with the patient as he approached this writer in the hallway. He reports that he's been waiting for an increase from his counselor for nearly two weeks and strongly needs an increase. Upon escorting the patient to this writer, he admits to relapsing yesterday morning, 5 bags of heroin by IV. When questioned by this writer as to how he cope with the withdrawals. Please note, the patient explained the following symptoms of sweats, chills, urges, cravings, and cramps. He says, " I just stayed in the house. I did not have any money last week, but when I did, I could not take it anymore, so I use." This writer completed the HCRC internal form but strongly recommends that moving forward, should he need an increase and his counselor is unable

Numerous individuals do not comprehend why individuals get to be dependent on drugs or how drugs can change the mind to cultivate enthusiastic drug abuse. They erroneously view drug misuse and dependence as entirely a social issue and may describe the individuals who take drugs as ethically powerless (Alving, Matyas, Torres, Jalah, & Beck, 2014). One extremely regular belief is that drugs abusers ought to have the capacity to stop taking drugs if they are willing to change their conduct and be a member of society (Alvin et al., 2014). What individuals frequently underestimate is the intricacy of drug dependence that this is