Dr. X And Its Effects On Society

Many participants engaged the group with stories of overcoming addiction or being sexually molested by family members as reasons behind their addiction. However all of their stories were compelling and empowering to the group of individuals who have seemed to endure some of the same sentiments as their fellow group mate. It appeared as if the individuals in the group even though that were court ordered appeared to be extremely engaged and very involved during the meetings. It seemed as though most who attended found peace and solice from the group during the NA meetings. As it stated by Krentzman, Robinson, Moore, et.al (2010), client’s state that their top two reasons for attending NA meetings were to promote recovery/ sobriety and to find support acceptance and friendships. One thing that I learned from the NA group that just as in AA, family support deems to be an important function on the perseverance of an addict and that the participation and involvement of family is detrimental in the treatment process for the addicts. In several of our readings many of the passages discussed the effects of family systems support as it pertains to substance abusers chemical addiction. The passages described the family system as being a detrimental part of the treatment process as well as for the treatment of the family as well. According to past studies, family involvement has aided clients in

In mental health the concept of recovery is a contrast to the medical context to which we are accustomed to. Individuals experiencing mental illnesses have expressed recovery to be “elusive, not perfectly linear… erratic, we flatter, slide back and regroup…establish a sense of integrity and purpose” (Roads to recovery, n.d.), which reflects

The recovery model is a tool that is used to help a client live their lives through the best of their abilities. By working with a therapist using the recovery model, goals are made by both the client and the therapist based upon what the client would like to achieve. This allows for clients to take control of their own lives and allows for the client to know that they have different options that they can choose. Clients are better able to come up with goals and the outcome that they desire to see in their everyday life by giving the client a sense of hope, support, and purpose.

Regarding the treatment of mental illness, there are two effective forms that have caused considerable debates in the field of psychology: the medical and the recovery models. While there are significant differences between these two models, they are both effective when used concurrently. The efficacy of the medical model alone is diminishing as it focuses too narrowly on treatment goals, and may ignore the needs of the client. On the other hand, the recovery model focuses on the client and allows them to take control of their treatment and rehabilitation, which helps promote positive change. Recovery is often seen as a lifelong journey that requires the client to be wholly involved in the recovery process. This is why the recovery model values

Spirituality in recovery incorporates spirituality in the recovery process as motivation when gradating through different stages of being sober, enjoying their new way of life without Alcohol. Empowering mental and Intellectual growth, financial, living conditions, emotional well-being, spiritual peace, physical health, happier social relationships, and functioning. Since addicts reaches low point during transitioning period may risk their sobriety if they’re not motivated to sustain from relapsing in recovery. The different treatment pans rather it’s in patient or out-patient treatment continues to be modified in order for the individual to complete and set further goals even after their program ends. By having access to creative structures

In discussing the implications of a recovery model on service users/survivors and mental health services, it is essential to define recovery. In illustrating the controversial nature of this concept it is pragmatic to discuss service users and workers in mental health because implications of the recovery model affect both, but in different ways. It is important to realize there is a division in the focus of each group; service users generally want independence from services while health care providers focus on methods and models (Bonney & Stickley, 2008). In working together both groups can improve the provision of recovery services.

Throughout this essay, I’ve mentioned the word recovery numerous time. As Miss New Jersey it is a community that I would like to embrace, with over 23 million Americans in recovery today. These individuals are always going to struggle with addiction, but they work daily to replace destructive habits with healthy new ones, in the attempt to mainstream sobriety. I will represent this community as a Recovery advocate promoting institutions such as recovery centers and recovery high schools, and provide New Jersians in recovery with the tools to sustain long-term recovery. We need to support those, in recovery so they can do so “out loud”, society should not discriminate against a community that is working daily to better their lives, in the attempt

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s overall goal is promote, reduce, and prevent mental illnesses and

The third and final stage of recovery is known as late recovery, and involves a client finding growth and meaning in life. In this stage, relapse may be less frequent as a sense of purpose is found. As this stage is found only by enduring great challenges, a client may not be as tempted by relapse and the act of back tracking in their recovery may seem tiresome and unworthy of their time. However, though a deep awareness of the consequences of substance abuse is profound, relapse is still possible if an addict forgets that he or she has a disease that is incurable and succumbs to the enticement of “just this one time can’t hurt” or has the thought that “I have been clean for so long. I am cured.” Bill W. stated in his book Alcoholics Anonymous that “This is the baffling feature of alcoholism as we know it-this utter inability to leave it alone, no matter how great the necessity or the wish” (pg. 34). Complete abstinence is the only choice for those with the disease of addiction, and so many recovering addicts forget this simple realization in the late recovery stage.

Personal benefits are important to take into consideration because people need to understand the valuable changes that they are making, the new person that they are becoming. Recovery will change a person if they want to be changed. Family members will get their mothers/fathers back, parents will get their children back; forgive but never forget because they can always become the person that they once were. The reasons to thinking about life after recovery refers back to the beginning when they’re asked why they wanted to go through recovery in the first place. All of those reasons that they started, will be a reality for most people. If they put in one hundred percent of their efforts, the benefits of their recovery will be outstanding.

Recovery is a term used when an individual comes to terms and overcomes the obstacles associated with a mental illness. (Le Boutillier et al.,2011).

Recovery can only be defined by those who are “in recovery”. It is believed that there is no official definition for “recovery” and with proper defining, researchers may improve the quality of care and treatment plan. The participants of The National Summit on Recovery has created a working definition. During the Summit, this broad group of participants not only agreed on a working definition, but they also created 12 principles of recovery, and 17 elements of recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC). Per the agreed definition, recovery is defined as “recovery from alcohol and drug problems is a process of change through which an individual achieves abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of life.”

A question that I was curious about asking dealt with how individuals in recovery function as substance abuse counselors. From experience, I have noticed that most substance abuse counselors are themselves in recovery. When I was in treatment, I related much better to

Mental health is a complex phenomenon that consists of a range of diagnoses, treatments and outcomes. Recovery from such experiences has historically meant to completely remove all symptoms of illness, but is now currently thought of as regaining a sense of control over and development of a new meaning and purpose in one’s life, rather than feeling defined by the illness. Each individual understands it in their own personal way, likened to a journey towards self-determination, choice, and empowerment.

SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a nonprofit support group that was founded in 1994 (cite). Whereas the twelve-step program views addiction as a disease, SMART Recovery takes the cognitive approach that addiction is a behavior that has been learned (cite). The twelve-step program and SMART Recovery also contradict each other on how long an individual must be in recovery. Because SMART Recovery views addiction as a learned behavior, the program teaches that the same behavior can be unlearned. Once the behavior has been unlearned an individual may graduate the program and no longer needs to attend support group meetings. SMART Recovery focuses its treatment on what it calls the Four-Point Program: Enhancing and Maintaining Motivation, Coping with Urges, Problem Solving, and Lifestyle Balance (cite). The scientific approach used by SMART Recovery can be very appealing to those that may not feel comfortable with the twelve-step model. SMART Recovery has become successful because it focuses on the initial desire of changing the behavior and teaches ways of following through to recovery.