Outpatient Treatment Model

Despite the higher cost, a high-end substance abuse treatment center does not constitute better treatment. The support of therapists, counselors, family, friends, and peers can all be important factors in the recovery process. The most significant factor for an individual in the recovery process is a desire and a willingness to change. Many options exist for individuals that want to recover from addiction. These options include substance abuse rehabilitation centers and support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery. These programs all have the same goal but use different techniques that at times even contradict other programs. Although the approach of the programs may vary, they have all been proven to work for certain

At the beginning of my training, I was hesitant to work with people struggling with addiction. However, at this point, I am excited to begin working with this population. The raw honesty presented in the group setting along with the anger at the possibility of losing a safe place created a dynamic I wanted to further explore. Research supports that individuals attending group therapy in a 12 step program format succeed if they have the proper support and motivation (Cite). The group dynamic demonstrated that recovery takes time and self-discovery, similar to other situations dealt with in therapy. Subsequently, by using my sense of self and humor with clients struggling with addiction, I can help them in their journey. Furthermore, the client needs to identify accountability at their own pace in the process and not when others dictate. This knowledge and the personalization of addiction will aid me in the future support of my

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the largest and most commonly known self-help group in the world. Since the creation of AA in 1935, there have been many programs modeled after it, which are also based on the 12-Step Program. Some of these include Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Chemically Dependent Anonymous, as well as programs for specific drugs, such as Cocaine Anonymous (CA) and Crystal Meth Anonymous (NIDA, 2012). Attendance and participation for self-help groups are open for anyone to attend and free of cost for all members, with meetings typically held in locations such as churches and public buildings. “Metropolitan areas usually have specialized groups, based on such member characteristics as gender, length of time in recovery,

Narcotics Anonymous is a support group using the same principles as Alcoholics Anonymous but designed for individuals addicted to narcotics (Fortinash & Holoday Worret, 2012). The programs emphasize both personal responsibility and mutual accountability by means of a social model recovery program which is peer-driven. Recovery Kentucky utilizes care and change as their foundation for the peer-driven model. Participants are often reminded the program is not just a pit stop for drug and alcohol use but a commitment to change the whole body, mind and spirit. They are required to attend community meetings and complete a twelve step program where the client will acknowledge the problem, recognize a solution and develop a plan of action that will support the ultimate goal of sobriety (MIC Program Description, n.d.).

According to a 2013 report issued by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 1.3 million people sought inpatient services for their drinking problem. Many addicts entering an inpatient addiction treatment center for the first time will usually go though a traditional rehab that starts with a chemical assisted detox process to cleanse the

In the United States, there are many support groups and programs available to individuals seeking recovery from hardships, addictions, or struggles. Members with similar experiences meet together to encourage, advise, and provide support for one another in order to promote recovery. One well-known support group, Alcoholics Anonymous, is a 12-step program – a support group that applies a series of 12 steps in order to achieve recovery. 12-step programs and support groups can be spotted almost anywhere, including at churches, medical facilities, as well as in schools. AA’s 12-step program and 12Stone Care’s non-12-step grief group are examples of groups that provide services to individuals and offer support for those who are taking steps towards

Addictions is something that many people in the community face. Being able to have a support group in the community can help in the recovery process. This writer was able to attend two different support groups for different addictions. The first group this writer attended was an Alcohol Anonymous support group (AA). The second group attended was Over Eaters Anonymous support group (OA). It took this writer three tries before a meeting was found. When this writer looked online for a meeting, the first location visited, a gentleman stated there has not been an AA meeting held there in eight years. Another gentleman at the second location stated it has been five years since it was a meeting location; when it held meetings, it was for Hispanic

New Horizons Community Mental Health Center offers is outpatient substance abuse intervention. The Substance Abuse Program (SAP) attempts to assist clients with an insight of what has lead to their addiction as well as skills to remain sober (New Horizons Community Mental Health Center, 2014).

Strengths and Weaknesses for Integrated Treatment In a perfect world, integrated treatment approaches for all clients is a thorough, thoughtful, and positive approach to the overall recovery of the individual, especially for those with co-occurring disorders. Currently, through my professional work as a drug and alcohol case manager, both site and field-based, I see the strengths as a collaborative and integrated approach to treatment for these individuals, including a variety of programs and professionals, ranging from drug and alcohol treatment providers, mental health counselors, psychiatrists, and certified recovery and peer specialists. Van Wormer and Davis (2018) highlighted the evidence-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) approach

It should be noted that it is not uncommon for people who attend these non-12-step support groups to also attend AA and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), a relationship that is typically not discouraged.

A patient who will undergo substance abuse treatment needs all the support that he can get. He experiences a great deal of emotional stress, and even physical stress at times, as withdrawal effects can cause pain to the body. Having a group of people who work as the patient's support group makes the treatment procedures easier to deal with. Support groups can be family members, friends or even those who are part of a society focusing on substance dependence and

Team A has chosen to visit and conduct an interview at CRI-Help. Located in North Hollywood, California, this non-profit agency specializes in providing optimal prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services to chemically dependent individuals. Also, CRI-Help offers individual and group counseling, as well as assistance to the families facing the challenges of living with someone who is chemically dependent. They are committed to providing individualized care to individuals struggling with alcohol, drugs or both by involving their clients in a 12-step program that is appropriate for them. CRI-Help is also involved in helping clients

The article, Substance use outcomes following treatment: Findings from the Australian Patient Pathway Study, was aimed at examining how outcomes of treatments were influences by continuous specialist Alcohol and Other Drug treatment programs. Furthermore, researchers explored participant’s engagement with community services (such as residential rehabilitation) and mutual aid of programs to determine differences in clients that have a primary alcohol problem versus those presenting with a primary drug issue. Researchers found that 52% participants demonstrated reliable reduction of use of drug and some abstinence from their primary drug of concern. Analysis revealed that in order to reach treatment success, there has to be continuity of specialist Alcohol and Other Drug treatment program.

The PPD screening standardized protocol will occur in the outpatient setting in the Riverside Country region. The outpatient clinic will include mother-baby clinics, OBGYN department, and primary care clinic. The new mother will follow up with the primary care provider within one month with the results of the 2 weeks post-delivery EPDS screening in order to have as baseline. Continuity of care to screen for depression will be from 2 weeks after the delivery date until one year postpartum.

There are other types of support groups that have been used in prison systems such as the harm reduction approach that “advocates for careful attention to the clients’ immediate social context and priorities, which might not currently include achieving sobriety or total abstinence” (Lushin 98). The big problem with these implementations, is that the prisoners with a substance abuse disorder is basically still using, just less than they used to. Less is better, but complete sobriety should be the objective of all substance abuse counseling.