Examining Substance Abuse Case Study

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment developed by Marsha M. Linehan for the treatment of complex, difficult-to-treat mental disorders. Originally, DBT was developed to treat individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD; Carson-Wong, Rizvi, & Steffel, 2013; Scheel, 2000). However, DBT has evolved into a treatment for multi-disordered individuals with BPD. In addition, DBT has been adapted for the treatment of other behavioral disorders involving emotional dysregulation, for example, substance abuse, binge eating, and for settings, such as inpatient and partial hospitalization. Dimeff and Linehan (2001) described five functions

Based on current evidence, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), first developed for patients with borderline personality disorder, is as an effective therapeutic approach for individuals with substance abuse problems (Bornovalova et al., 2012; Gratz, Daughters, Hunt, & Lejuez, 2012; Ӧzdel, & Ekinci, 2014). Therefore, the purpose of my paper is threefold: 1) review current literature about the effects of distress tolerance (DT) in substance abuse; 2) briefly discuss the efficacy of DBT in improving DT

There are many substance abuse treatments for addicts to choose from specializing in drugs, alcohol, and chemical dependencies. In this paper we will be evaluating the Minnesota Model of treatment and treatment through a Therapeutic Community. There will be specifications regarding each about their different approaches, methods, and results. Although both treatments have very positive success rates for addicts, they approach the cures to addiction in very different ways. In the Introduction section there will be a brief summary of each treatment method and what their specific goals are. In the Discussion section there will be specifics regarding what patients experience during their treatment, and how the treatments cure addiction.

Gracepoint helps thousands cope with mental illness and substance abuse. Recently I learned about fostering resilience and positive development through the ecological understanding of individuals and their environments. A community that cares promotes healthy behaviors, early childhood attachments, strong social bonds, psychoeducation, thus developing opportunities for those who are in need. It is important to focus on early interventions that are rooted in building these connections, but programs, intervention, and prevention cannot solely offer this support. Gracepoint not only offers crisis intervention; they offer that connection patients need to their community, so that they can begin the process of recovery. Facilities such as Gracepoint depend on a community who is attentive and they are desperate need of continuous founding and support. Furthermore, as future behavioral healthcare providers we must encourage adults to engage in discussion, mobilize young people, activate sectors, invigorate programs, and influence civic decisions to raise awareness of the existence of these centers and mental health programs. This interplay between individuals through which psychological, social and physical resources are secured promotes the healthy community we all wish to live

On Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Windmoor, I talked with a patient that had an addiction to alcohol. The patient stated that she drink alcohol to relieve stress, it was a stress reliever and help her deal with life problem she couldn’t handle. The patient stated she was very dependent on alcohol, and realize it started to affect her personal life and work life. She didn’t want to lose everything she worked so hard for, so that’s when she decide she will not no longer let alcohol control her life any more, and take control. At Windmoor she stated attending the group session at Windmoor helps her a lot and she apply everything she learn into her daily life to make it a routine.

For years, I have desired to work within the addictions industry, as I am aware through my upbringing that substance abuse is a barrier that keeps a person from being who they truly are. But not only this, it stops them from feeling the pain of their life and the world. While attempting to protect themselves from the pain, it ultimately causes worse pain and detriment to their lives: being incarcerated and losing their freedom. What is worse, is never getting the help needed while incarcerated and then being released back into the community unchanged. Hoping to change this cycle, The John Howard Society developed and implemented with the Nanaimo Correctional Centre, a unique therapeutic community (TC) program called the Guthrie house in Nanaimo BC; it supports inmates with addictions who want to change their life (Nanaimo John Howard Society). The Guthrie program has assisted in developing skills needed for inmates to beat their addictions, learn the skills they are lacking and successfully reintegrate back into their community with ongoing support. There is further need for this program in all correctional institutions, as it is the first and only prison-based therapeutic community of its kind in Canada. (BC Ministry of Justice).

When a parent has a teenager who is struggling with addiction it can be overwhelming. There are many different treatment and therapy options. There are options such as inpatient and outpatient homes. Outpatient therapy treatment may not be enough for those who are heavily addicted and some inpatient programs can last anywhere from up to six to twelve months. Wilderness therapy proves to be a positive alternative treatment in rehabilitating adolescents. Wilderness Therapy is a more successful means of therapy for adolescence who are struggling with addiction because of its unique setting, how it encourages individual growth, and it also involves long term parent involvement which will lead to a lasting success a healing from addiction.

When you’re facing a serious addiction, you need an exclusive drug rehab that produces serious results. There are many drug rehabilitation programs out there, but not all are created equal. The most successful inpatient drug rehab programs are ones in which the patient feels safe and secure. The road to recovery is a highly-emotional and very fragile time. Patients need to feel as if they are in a safe environment with a staff that is fully committed to their long term drug rehab goals and recovery. There is also a “stigma” that surrounds drug and alcohol rehab and many patients are concerned with their privacy while in rehab. Thistle Creek Ranch is the private, exclusive drug rehab center Utah residents can trust to provide

Whether it's spiritual, mental or physical, you must agree with the program's philosophy. All addiction treatments have different philosophies. The Good Future Rehab Center of Florida uses a 12 step approach.

Ms. Roxie Riggs is a Caucasian female 65 years of age who came in today with a history of opiate dependence for the consideration of medically assisted opiate treatment. The patient is at the present time receiving treatment with buprenorphine; however, her provider moved away. She was started on methadone in 2001 (age 51), and was taken off it in 2005 (age 55). The patient has never been treated with naltrexone. Ms. Riggs first started buprenorphine on January 1, 1994, and is presently using the drug.

Layla is in and out of the home of Megan (aunt). Brandon is Meagan’s son. Layla’s mother, Tiffany, is a drug addict and she is in and out of jail every few months. Tiffany abuses various drugs. Meagan is being physically abused in the home by her boyfriend, William. William has abused Meagan several times within the last few months. Meagan has been to the hospital as well from the abuse. Meagan is about 3 months pregnant as well. It is unknown if she has had complications with her pregnancy because of the abuse. William is suspected to be abusing various drugs, because he has a history of drug abuse. It is unknown if drugs are done around the children, and it is unknown if he is high around the children. It is unknown if the children have been

The gift of empathy can be applied first and foremost and individuals will be able to feel the compassion, unconditional positive regard and most of all the life experience and the fact that I’m now on the other side of addiction. I will display as a professional my skills, both in the community and the treatment environment which I work. Role modeling is my favorite and happens to be one of my strengths. One group of researchers from The University of Organ interviewed “five individuals in recovery using a qualitative study and sought to find out in depth the direction their lives were headed after being processed from treatment into recovery living life on life terms”. They found that all fiver was working in the field of Behavior Health and they were all honored to give back what was freely given to them. It was some minor discussion surrounding how much working in the field helped increase their awareness and how they were able to sustain their personal recovery (Fisher, Manoogian, & Hoover, 2016). Overall, this article was good and it provided the necessary information to support how my personal experience and professional experience would contribute to helping

Knight, D., Dansereau, D., Becan, J., Rowan, G., & Flynn, P. (2015). Effectiveness of a

Nestled in a secluded and peaceful setting is our Colton facility. While taking the treatment and experiencing the addiction withdrawal symptoms, it can be very difficult for the patient. Sometimes, patients can feel extremely vulnerable. Thus, our rehabilitation center and sober living community offer fully furnished homes with modern amenities and a serene setting so that patients feel comfortable and motivated

Currently addiction recovery rates are really low which the Scottsdale Recovery Center plan to substantially increase. The center recognizes the change needed when alcohol and drugs are used for dependence. When dependence sets in, alcohol takes over the central role in someone’s life and they usually end up giving up important activities and relationships because of