Kesa Substance Abuse Case Studies

There are many assessment processes that are used to identify substance abuse as well as many other disorders that are addictive. These processes include the SBIRT, AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test), NIDAMED, CAGE AID (which is used frequently within the counseling foundation), AUDIT-C, and also the DAST-10 which is an assessment process used to evaluate drug abuse within the patients. These are many different processes that are currently used to identify these addictions in clients. The activity of identifying these processes can be over a period of time or can be evaluated in that same day or after the evaluation is completed.

The scenario I am choosing describing the variables or conditions involved in drug abuse will be hitting close to home. As long as I can remember my father’s drug abuse choice was always alcohol.

Mrs. Braxton was referred to Inpatient Alcohol Rehab Center, in Marksville LA. Miss. Braxton is a 40-year-old, African American, single female. She was referred to the clinic on a court order after violating her probation. Before the interview took place, Miss. Braxton and I discuss the importance of confidentiality She lives in an apartment with daughter and a son. She is currently employed at Wal- Mart Super Center, in Marksville, LA. She has been employed for the same company for 15 years. Mrs. Braxton stated that she excessively drinks alcoholic beverages, preferably Gin due to her constant struggle of being a single and trying to make ends meet.

Behavior/ Living situation: Youth is currently at the youth Detention Center in Union County. Youth was arrested on 12/1/16 with possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance. Youth reported that he wants to come home and be with his family. Ms. Moore stated that she does not want youth to come home due to safety concerns. Ms. Moore wants to move to a safer community before youth can come home. Ms. Moore stated that youth’s grandmother house is not suitable for youth to live due to the community and safety concerns. CM discussed residential substance abuse programs with youth and youth is not in agreement to residential programs.

The article of “The Justice Policy Institute of 2008 on Substance Abuse Treatment and Public Safety” emphasized the beneficial effects of treatment for the drug abuser in the criminal justice system (Jama, 2009). These interventions include therapeutic alternatives to incarceration, treatment merged with judicial oversight in drug courts, prison- and jail-based treatments, and reentry programs intended to help offenders transition from incarceration back into the community. Through monitoring, supervision, and threat of legal sanctions, the justice system can provide leverage to encourage drug abusers to enter and remain in treatment.

The specific intervention chosen for this client is psychoeducation. Psychoeducation is used as a tool to strengthen and empower clients through education, identification of resources, and goal setting. The client was screened using a TSSAS questionnaire, which asks the client to discuss the history of their drinking. This information allows the department of the court to look for patterns within the client’s narrative. This questionnaire tool is also used to discuss substance use/abuse among clients’ family members to discuss possible genetic links that may be involved.

Cassandra shared her experiences of relapsing with the group. She expressed her emotional feelings of shame and guilt after her usage. She encouraged the group to be transparent with themselves and consider the consequences before relapsing.Christopher shared with the group how fear can be an issue and one can continue to use to avoid it. He also expressed to the group his definition of relapsing and having an alcoholic drink that is not ones' DOC is okay. The client was immediately redirected and provided with psychoeducation on the consequences of illegal substances.shared his fear of leaving and going home. He noted he is afraid of how his family will react and treat him. He was provided with coping skills that will help him through the

Ms. Dietrich reported no history of alcohol or drug use. She reported that she experimented with marijuana recreationally in her 20’s, she has not used it since. She indicated that she tried cocaine with Mr. Dietrich at her wedding. The mother reported that was the only time she used it and it was because he provided it. Ms. Dietrich indicated that she drank wine in

Description: Annie is a 21 year old female who recently completely dropped out of college shortly after her birthday. Annie began drinking after she attended a high school graduation party, at first she would drink for fun, but less than a year after she began to use it as a means to deals with her issues and to drown out her sorrow. Before she started drinking heavily she was enrolled in college full time, however as her drinking progressed her schooling did the opposite and she began to only attend school half-time. Events from her childhood stem to her alcohol use. At the age of 12-years old, she was sexually molested by her biological father, and occurrences still haunt her until this day. She had the support of her mother until she dropped

In our current state, Corporate Safety has two positions working with the drug and alcohol program. One, Sonja Griffin, is a file clerk responsible for maintaining a drug testing file on every employee, I.C. and all candidates. The second, is Vivian Wilford, who is the drug and alcohol collection technician.

Along with biology playing a role with addictions, it is also important to evaluate a person’s family patterns of substance abuse and environmental factors. For behaviors can be learned by observing others and embracing sociocultural influences. In the case of my brother, he did not witness the life of our grandfather, but he did witness our father’s struggle with alcohol. Not only was he an eyewitness to our father’s drinking, he also saw our relatives and family friends drink as well. At a young age, it was not uncommon to celebrate our family parties and holidays without serving several cases of beer. Not only did my brother observe the lifestyle of drinking as a child, but he also saw it among his friends during his adolescents/teen years as well.

Ms. Jessica stated that she does not drinks occasionally at social events. She denied childhood abuse and neglect and mental health. She denied any physical discipline and stated that she takes away electronics only. She reported no other concerns at home or

The purpose of this program evaluation is to determine whether the treatment currently being provided to the clients at a mental health agency for alcohol and substance abuse are producing the desired positive outcomes in their clients. The mission of the agency is help people take their lives back by breaking the grips that addiction has over their lives. Therefore, the stakeholders within the agency wants to confirm the treatment they are providing their clientele is benefitting the clients in the long term. The agency would like to expand their services but before implementing new services the stakeholders are wanting to verify the current services provided are effective. Therefore, the evaluation team will be conducting a context evaluation

Met with client for biweekly checking in and to discuss how treatment is going. Reported no alcohol or other substances use and displayed a friendly affect. Client shared work is going well, and he is relieved “because I am not in jail anymore”. Reported he does not take any prescription or over the counter medication at this time. Reported that he has his old job back but may change job for better pay. Reported no marijuana or other substances use and utilizing learned coping skills and preventions skills to maintain sobriety. Asked if he can move to evening IOP to continue treatment without interruption if he changes job. Informed client that counselor would have to verify if evening IOP currently is available. Client reported sill

Mr. Johnson is a 71 year old male who presented to the ED intoxicated. BAC .08 with a history of Alcohol abuse. He denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. Dr. Osborne requested an psychological assessment. At the time of assessment Mr. Johnson currently denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. Mr. Johnson reported he came in for chest pain. He wanted to be admitted to a history of of alcohol use since the age of 12 year old. Mr. Johnson reported he recently added 24 beer to his daily regiment of binge drinking over the course of the past 2 weeks. It should be noted per nursing staff Mr. Johnson has been observed laying still in room while he is alone, however when nursing staff