Dual Case Study In Psychology

The most significant issue being Alcohol Use Disorder of which Marci meets four criteria in the DSM-5. Although Marci drinks four or more alcoholic beverages three to four times a week, and binges on weekends she is in the pre-contemplation stage of change. The case study does not mention the length of her alcohol use, although her parents incorporated drinking wine when she was thirteen. Furthermore, the case study states it has been at least one year since she has been drinking wine and using cannabis. Marci has been involved in 2 accidents while under the influence and was arrested for driving while impaired. Therefore, her use of alcohol is a hazard to her as well as the public. Alcohol is also negatively affecting her academic performance; she also admits that it has lowered her motivation for achieving goals she has set for her life.

Many people have been misguided about whether or not alcoholism is “disease” that attacks a person’s good health. A key suggestion of those that believe alcoholism is a disease is that a disease is uncontrolled. This is not so. When people develop an addiction to alcohol they tend to push everything of importance out of their lives: family, friends, and sometimes even jobs. People with addiction to alcohol throw

Her primary complaint was her frequent doubts, without reasoning, concerning the commitment of her current partner. She harbors a constant feeling of distrust while her partner is away at work and becomes suspicious if her partner has gone a few hours without contact. Phoenix is a moderate drinker and she proclaims this helps to suppress the obsessive thoughts. She has resulted to drinking for this chronic feeling for the past couple of years. Phoenix and her partner have been in numerous altercations because of these internal issues which exist and have not been laid to rest.

Finding the right person for this design project did not start out smooth. Initially, I started out with 4 potential clients, first volunteer was not comfortable to share her personal issues affects her to sleep, second volunteer stopped responding to me, third volunteer resident in Japan, and due to her profession my last volunteer has a really busy

The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (2002) states that substance abuse can occur in many clients who also have anxiety/stress disorders. The user believes that using alcohol or drugs will help lessen the feelings they have and somehow enable them to “cope” (The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, 2002). Unfortunately, most users like James are unable to realize the substances are not helping their problems. Most people with alcohol and other drug use disorders who also suffer from other mental health disorders require an integrated care plan for the best chance at recovery (Sterling, Chi, & Hinman, 2011).

Individuals with a mental illness often turn to drugs or alcohol to reduce their symptoms, as opposed to or in addition to seeking treatment for their illness. This problem is much worse than previously imagined, with experts estimating 65 percent of prison inmates suffering from a dual diagnosis. The prevalence in the general population is likely very high also, thus anyone with a mental illness or substance abuse problem may find they need specialized care.

After a reckless night and waking up in an unknown apartment, she finally came face to face with her problem that's been flourishing and spiraling out of control for years. Having a roommate who didn't understand her concerns of “what could have happened” she reaches out to an addiction counselor.“ On one of the alcohol- screening web sites…I find the emails of an addiction counselor and decide to write to him. I don't want his advice per se… I just want him to classify me (321)” After reaching out for help she came into a conclusion about her problem, but this wasn't going to stop her from drinking until she befriends a special person. In the mist of it all, she decides to stop drinking and states “I decided to quit drinking for good before the hangover hits…I know that as long as I keep drinking, I will drive back everyone who is good- natured. Only people who are drunk and damaged as I am will stay (330)”. Some don't quite, but some do. It's a real struggle, but sometime you have to overcome the biggest addictions you

A statistical piece of information that was interesting is that how the number of mental disorders increases as the number of substance abuse disorders increases as well. Services, U.D. (2005) states the likelihood of mental disorders rises alongside with substance abuse dependencies. With the rise of both abuses at the same time, it complicates treatment for the mental disorder patients that have drug use however, multiple drugs is normal for those who are substance abusers (Services, U.D., 2005). The reason this information is found to be interesting is because with the two disorders rising at the same level, it appears that the challenges will be harder and more co-occurring disorder patients are going to need help with their issues. As a counselor, one must be dually competent to treat these clients or have staff available to treat the clients who have co-occurring disorders to ensure an effective outcome.

This study was extremely important because through the use of eight different tests done by those diagnosed with substance use disorder and dual diagnosis. These tests had promising results for the idea that treatment for substance use disorder and dual diagnosis can be improved greatly. The test had a definitive result of people with dual diagnosis having better recovery rates than the substance use only group in almost every category. In this study both groups did have improved rates in all

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

Case Study: Sheila's Substance Use and Crisis Treatment Plans Sheila is a single 35 years old mother who lost two sons to child welfare authorities and currently lives in a shelter (Confederation College, 2018). She has been dependent on alcohol for about 20 years (Confederation College, 2018). She has a track record of offenses, such as shoplifting and selling illegal drugs (Confederation College, 2018). At this present time, she has a court case coming up for stealing and assaulting a police officer while under the influence of alcohol (Confederation College, 2018). In the past, she was taken advantage of sexually by her father, who physically abused her brother and her mother (Confederation College, 2018).

At age thirty-six when she was in sobriety, some of the client’s symptoms included reoccurring thoughts about drinking, especially during times where pain was likely to be felt, and needing to be reinforced about sobriety as the right decision. The client also became angry or frustrated when people were drinking in her presence or when she felt like she wanted to drink. The client has also become more conscious of feeling emotions and experiencing emotions, like when her family buried her mother’s ashes. She still faces relationships with difficulty but now knows and understands she is able to choose what she wants.

1. Define dual diagnosis. They have a diagnosis mental disorder and a substance dependency disorder.

In a case study called "The late paper" it describes a college student who fails a class because she turns in a paper late due to circumstances that are probably mostly under control. Psychology Professor Freud made a term paper assignment that would be due on the last day of class by noon no extensions and no exceptions. Kim, the main character in the case study as an A IN psychology class and finishes her term paper a day early. Kim's husband, Arnold only has a high school diploma and he feels threaten by Kim's education, particularly because his coworker is teasing him that Kim is going to hook up with a college boy.. Because Arnold has some issues, he refuses to drive Kim to campus so she can turn in her paper, as a result Kim

Daniel is a seven-year-old male who is currently enrolled in the second grade in a public school. Recently Daniel's behavior has changed, and the mother expressed her concern about Daniel's lack of motivation to study and his aggressive behavior. She said that Daniel has always been a sweet and easy-going boy. Daniel has no history of medical complications, according to her mother, he has the vaccines up to date, and his last screening of hearing and vision was done by her primary doctor in January 2017, the results showed to be intact.