Mr. Charles And The Treatment Program

Mr. Turner exhibits signs and symptoms of chemical dependency. He has loss of control of his alcohol and other drug use, increased tolerance, drug cravings, absenteeism from work, and a family history of alcoholism. Occasionally, he experiences a down mood, loss of interest, and fatigue when he feels overwhelmed by his many responsibilities. Therefore, Turner has a chemical dependency.

The client is being assessed today due to a conviction of driving under the influence. The ruling judge ordered the client to obtain professional help with addiction problems. This assessment will

Helping and Adult Family Member or Friend with a Drug or Alcohol Problem (n.d.). explains how family members can identify common behaviors of drug abusers early on. It says that early action can prevent a family member from going to jail, losing their job or dying. The author writes that when family members continuously give addicts positive messages of love and encouragement it can help a drug abuser to want to change. The article then goes on to state that treatment is the best plan for any substance

For this situation, a plan is thought of and utilized by individuals from the family or other interventionist to face an addict and confront them on their behavior in hopes of change. During tradition intervention, the patient is giving a decision on whether they would like to get treatment or face the outcomes of their wellbeing risky practices (Eliopoulos, 2010). Also, the intervention procedure is organized such that the interventionist relates to a treatment focus to intercede with the patient and arranges the way to get them there. Both complimentary and traditional interventions concentrate on enhancing the strength of a given patient by concentrating on empowering such patients to accomplish a given set results (Eliopoulos, 2010).

Family and friends may feel that an individual’s substance abuse is taking over their lives and they are not the same person they once were. After consultation with a health care professional it may be necessary to come together and confront the individual about their

I have experience in providing intensive outpatient services to substance abuse/dependent adolescents and adults. As a counselor, I was responsible for clinical intakes and assessments, utilizing the DSM V for diagnosis, treatment planning, and completing progress notes. I provided counsel and effective guidance to a number of clients with co-occurring

There are many ways to go about treatment of Substance Use Disorders. One can start with medication, behavioral therapies, and help groups. Treatment can come in many shapes and forms. It all depends on how severe and willing the patient is to go along with the treatment. Patient X in this case is very willing to change because he states, “I want to feel like a human again. I want to stop being numb to everything in my life. I feel like I’m watching my life in a video in front of my eyes.”

The client met with his counselor for a 1x1 session to developed a treatment plan. Client presenting issues Meth and Marijuana. The client as agreed that he would identify and process with a group of his peer's four ways, that meth affected his life and what were some of the consequences that happen as a result of his usage Client also has a medical issues that will implemented in his treatment plan.

Understanding of likely impacts of treatment effectives of a co-occurring substance use disorder, the clinicians should understand the effects the substance user will undergo during the treatment thus preventing any unnecessary or unplanned outcome from the substance user.

Substance abuse is something that many people struggle with. It is something that nobody assumes could happen to him or her, but once that person becomes addicted, there is nothing stopping him or her. I personally have a friend who has suffered from addiction for 3 years, the story hits home because I have seen what being a drug addict can do to one’s emotional wellbeing, their physical appearance, and the toll it can take on their family. Drugs, whether done in moderation or excess, have the potential to overpower a person’s normal judgment, causing them to act in ways that normally would not be done.

implemented, focused mainly on the recognition and avoidance of negative thoughts and behaviors related to drug use. Skill building is individualized with the purpose of breaking old habits and learning ways to cope with thoughts and behaviors. (American Psychiatric Association, Work Group on Substance Use Disorders. Practice guidelines for the treatment of patients with substance use disorders: Alcohol, cocaine, opioids. Am J Psychiatry 152(suppl):2-59, 1995.)

A person who is suffering from substance dependence will need treatment to overcome it. When a client is assessed and found to be suffering from addiction a treatment plan will be put into action. Depending on the severity of the person addiction will determine if they need inpatient care of outpatient care. The odds that a person will succeed without a treatment plan are unlikely. Well discuss the importance of a treatment plan and how it improves the odds of a person overcoming their addiction.

Coming into this course I assumed that deciding who to interview would be a challenging task. However one of the individuals who came through the treatment center I worked was more than willing to share his life with me for this assignment. The individual, who i will be referring to as Sam throughout this paper, felt as though his substance abuse past would make a very interesting read.

In the area of adolescent inpatient substance abuse treatment, there are both pros and cons. Yet, the positives tend to outnumber the negatives in treating a teen with an addiction. An inpatient setting gives the adolescent a safe environment to first detox or become sober and then stay sober for 30 days up to 15 months depending upon the program. This venue allows the adolescent to heal physically while they learn skills to deal with their addiction in home and community. A structured inpatient program also gives the person a group of peers with similar goals. Depending upon the program, inpatient programs offer a multidisciplinary approach including medical support (Principles, 2014).

The participation in the identified substance abuse group will be in conjunction with the ongoing substance abuse treatment, and other counseling Bob is currently receiving. Bobs regular participation and self-reported level of success will be used to measure his progress. Bob will need to attend a minimum of two meetings a week to be considered making progress and will need to attend for a period not less than 12 weeks. (2) This worker will also work with Bob to seek community based anger management groups to address his aggression. This worker will use Bob’s self-reported attendance to determine his level of progress and motivation. A certificate of completion will also be used to determine the level of change/ progress Bob is making. Bob must attend one anger management class each week, and have minimal self-reported episodes to be considering making progress. (3) Throughout the established time frame of 12 weeks this worker will meet with Bob on a weekly basis to ensure Bob is maintaining the current objectives. During this meeting time, this worker will also work with Bob on effective communication skills in addition to appropriate coping strategies to use as he progresses through his