Charlie Klmeckis Case Study Essay

Client comes to treatment because she has been mandated by the court to receive services for her drug and alcohol usage. Client self-reports an extensive history of drug and alcohol usage, as well as, issues with controlling and maintaining her anger. Client is more concerned with her anger issues then her drug and alcohol usage. Client feels that if she can control her anger then she will not have to turn to drugs and alcohol. Client appears to be self-medicating with drugs and alcohol.

Charlie shows symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. He seems to also suffer from depression, which can root from PTSD. The symptoms that were correct of PTSD were having flashbacks of traumatic events. The symptoms of anxiety that were correct were worrying about feeling guilty, and not becoming happy. The symptoms of depression that were correct were blaming yourself for everything, and always putting yourself down. The things that were realistic about PTSD were having flashbacks, feeling guilty, not wanting to become happy, blaming yourself, putting yourself down, and worrying; for example, Charlie became mentally unstable as a result of being sexually abused as a child. He blocked (repressed) thoughts like that out, and they never come

For my diagnosis, I diagnose Charlie with having clinical depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The reason I believe that Charlie has depression and PTSD is because he had exhibits symptoms and certain behaviors throughout the film. According to Mayo Clinic (n.d.), Depression can be defined as one who has persistent sadness or anhedonia with an addition of other symptoms that can affect the person’s thoughts and behaviors. Mayo Clinic (n.d.) also lists a few signs/symptoms of this mood disorder which applies in Charlie’s case. Symptoms of depression can include suicidal thoughts, lack of energy, sadness, loss of interest, feeling guilty/worthless, anxiety, slow movements/speaking, and sleep disturbances (Mayo Clinic,

After the surgery, Charlie’s mind thought completely different than what it had before the A.I. surgery, obviously,

Substance abuse is a tragedy that touches many lives. Abuse begins with a single use event that, with continued use and overindulgence, transforms into a battle. The abuser most always loses that battle. Personal relationships, social ties, and employment suffers. Irresponsible and erratic behavior becomes the norm, and though the abuser is aware on some level of the reckless and thoughtless acts that they commit, they continue to use and abuse their drug of choice. What starts as experimentation often ends in addiction. The best hope for a person in the grips of substance abuse is immediate,

Mr. Charles was arrested for the possession of cocaine. Mr. Charles stated that the cocaine that was found was his friend. The drug test may imply that he has recently consumed cocaine. Although Mr. Charles scored a four on the Michigan Alcoholism and Screening Test (MAST), he seems to be at risk of chemical dependency. Mr. Charles has stated that he is constantly around drugs and alcohol. This could be a concern as he attempts to stop consuming alcohol or drugs.

Client appears to be very sad in regards of the gunshot incident, and the fact that her friends were involved in the incident. It appears to be that although this incident did not happen to the client directly, she is very distressed by it, and she feels a lot of pain and sadness to accept this event. Client appears to be hesitated to share her emotions with her best friends in regards of the incident. It seems like client has difficulties to accept that her friends use humor to cope with the gunshot incident. It appears that client is angry at her friends' parents based on her description although client further denied it. Client seems to want to control over things that she does not have control of such as when client mentioned that she does not want her friends to go back to work yet. Although client is feeling a lot of distress from the incident, it appears that client is aware of the importance of self-care. Client would likely benefit from increase social support, and self-care

Throughout the session the client was able to give me a timeline of his substance use. He kept looking down on the table. The client showed strength by recollecting his substance use history and his behavioral problems.

She remember enjoying the experience but reports continued experimentation with drugs two or three times per month until college there she stopped drinking following a binge-drinking episode prior to leaving for college in which she reports drinking until she passed out. Following this incident, she reported finding drinking sickening. Then drugs came into play. She now reports using drugs primarily on occasions, along with alcohol. Last use was two months ago, one glass of wine at a holiday party. No current abuse or dependency on drugs and alcohol. Client reports experimentation with weed in high school when her parents divorced. She did not like the taste or smell and reports it made her sick, so she did not continue. Client reports regular use of pain killers, up to six pills per

CPI arrived at the family residence located at 149 S Calhoun Avenue, Eatonville, FL 32751. CPI completed a joint visit with Taina L. Ramos FIS Counselor. Taina completed a BHC screen with Mr. Clayborne. Mr. Clayborne admitted to have a history of alcohol misuse and impulsive and aggressive behavior while under the influence. He began drinking while in his 20’s and drinks 1 to 2 times weekly. Mr. Clayborne drink preference is beer, but sometimes drinks vodka. He usually drinks when is stressed out. He has been to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Springfield, MA. The last meetings he attended was about 2 years ago. While in prison was seen by a psychiatric five times a day for 3 months, but is it not diagnosed with a mental health condition.

This writer met with the patient to address her non-compliance with treatment, referring to her attendance to the cocaine group and her AWOLs. This writer explained to the patient about the purpose of the clinical intervention as the patient continues to test positive for cocaine, opiates, and fentanyl. The patient appeared to be surprised to learn about the fentanyl results in her UA's and believes that her "dope" could have been laced. The patient is aware of her non-compliance and made excuses by reporting that she tends to oversleep as she often times cannot hear her alarm from her cellphone. In addition, when the patient AWOL from the clinic, she tends to relapse and her most recent was relapse was on 5/29/2017-3 bags of heroin by inhalation.

Casey is a fifteen year old Caucasian female. She is 5’1 and weighs 103 pounds. She has short brown hair that is brushed to one side. She is wearing a white shirt, black sweatpants and black Adidas sandals. Her hygiene appears above average. During the session she

The client is an 18-year-old African American female presented to Norfolk State University Substance Abuse Center after a positive urine test for cocaine and marijuana. The client tested positive for both psychoactive drugs during a mandatory routine screening administered by her employer at a local grocery store. She indicated smoking marijuana (pot) every day and uses cocaine typically on the weekend. However, the client has an increase tolerance level of cocaine as evidence by her stating she is using "more and more cocaine to maintain the same effect. She reported in the past snorting only one line of cocaine, but this has increased to five lines of cocaine in the last past 12 months. In addition, she stated she occasionally smokes a couple

Tania H. is a white 38 years old stay at home mother of two boys 13, &, 11. The client’s chief complain is feeling hopeless for about three months. The client recently divorced after 15 years of marriage life. Her children are the only reason for her to be alive. The aspects of her life that may make her feels her life is not worth living is when she found out about her husband’s long time affair with her close friend. The client feels unwanted, and, threaten which makes her wishing for a permanent escape from life.

To commence with substance abuse, Mark is an employee of the Allmark International Freights, a company that deals with clearing and forwarding. For the past ten years, he has been working for the