Substance Abuse Case Study

Edward is an approximately 30 yo Caucasian male who lives in California. Edward presented in the interview as relaxed and confident, sitting with his arm stretched over the couch. Edward stated his main goal today was in the spirit of helping others by telling his prescription substance use disorder story.

At our time touring CeDAR, we were introduced to the CeDAR Family Program. This week-long program allows for the family members of an individual undergoing substance abuse treatment to learn about addiction and how to better deal with their loved one’s illness. They are also given tools for their own coping and recovery. According to the CeDAR website “research shows participation in our addiction family support program helps increase overall recovery rates” (Family Services: CeDAR, 2016, paragraph 4).

I work for a residential substance abuse program for adolescents as a counselor and outreach coordinator. I work with clients who are coming in for treatment as well as their family members. our clients come from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Ronny is a 46-year-old white male who present to CRU from RRC-W on ACOT for PAD. He was amended by his OP clinic, Life Behavioral Wellness, for not complying with the terms of the order and treatment plan. Per collateral, Ronny has a hx of violent behavior including pulling knives on people and stabbing. According to his OP psychiatrist, Diana Havill, MD, Ronny pulled a knife on a pregnant woman. He also have a history of self-harm including attempted hanging. Patient is cooperative during admission, and answered all questions. He has a PMH of HTN, Asthma, TB, seizures, and Brain surgery (infant). His vital signs were WNLs. Patient will benefit from medication

In a quiet community like Thornton, Colorado (CO), people are often reluctant to discuss important issues that affect the area's residents. No one likes to talk about drug abuse an addiction, but the fact remains Thornton is not immune from such problems, especially considering its close proximity (12 miles North) to a large city like Denver.

This paper examines the consequences following the use of alcohol and recreational drugs. Drug and alcohol dependence are exhausting psychiatric disorders that are common and associated with high morbidity and death rates (Wong, 2011). Substance use disorders are among the largest sources of medical disability in the world and also represent a major public health concern globally (Mari, 2013). This paper also discusses the possible causes and problems associated with addictions as well as potential treatment options.

On the Local level economic and social are the main key factors in determining if an agency will be beneficial in serving the community of Kankakee. Kankakee County community members’ economic status is predominately low income. In Kankakee County there is a lack of resources and occupations available. The social factors in

Mr. Boyd reported in October of 2013, Ms. How-Boyd became a United States citizen. He stated that she said “now that I am an American, I can marry any undocumented alien, so they may obtain a green card”. Mr. Boyd stated that it was clear she no longer had any use for him. He stated that the tension grew in the home. He indicated that he believed Ms. How-Boyd was intentionally trying to “annoy him”. He stated that Ms. How-Boyd would arrive home as late as 4:00 a.m., and come into the home slamming the front door and being rambunctious. He indicated that the mother did not seem to care that the noise was affecting Annick as well. He stated that the child complained that she would sometimes fall asleep in school, because of the noise the mother was making. He reported that Ms. How-Boyd would often remove Annick out

The client was sexually abused at the age of 7 by her stepfather. Her stepfather was verbally abusive towards her mother. Once her mother found out about the abuse, she left and divorce him. At the age of 17, she got pregnant but had an abortion. This started the downward spiral in her life. Ms. Jones and her mother relationship is not great. The client believes her mom blame her for the sexually abuse and that she broke up the family. They still have a relationship but not as close. The client situation worsen when she started using drugs at the age of 19. It started out using marijuana but escalate to heroin. Due to her excessive use of drugs, she is in the risk of losing her children. The client expressed interest to change for

There are many individuals that are incarcerated that are part of a substance abuse program that provides treatments and different methods to help them overcome their addiction. There are often moments where these offenders have characteristics that affect the treatment all due to criminal thinking and criminal value (NCBI, 2005). Many times, these criminal justice clients resist treatment and deny that they have a substance abuse problem, which can create chronic problems for them if they do not seek rehabilitation (NCBI, 2005). Often, offenders usually will have psychosocial problems that can contribute to their substance abuse, which they have no control over after a period (NCBI, 2005). With these psychological issues, it can cause the individual to have a low self-esteem, depression, anxiety; and also enhanced expectations on the use of substances (NCBI, 2005).

Boys face the stereotype of always having to be tough and confident (pg.286). So, Terrel, being an athlete, might start to consume alcohol to show his strength and to appear cool and adult-like to his peers, especially to other boys. He might also take on smoking and consuming alcohol since he has lived with his mother who has these unhealthy habits. Even, when she was pregnant with him, she was smoking and drinking and has not been successful in eliminating these habits. Prenatal exposure to smoking and alcohol raises the likelihood of a child to consume these substances early in life (FindYouthInfo 2013). Terrell grew up to be a quite healthy child despite having had a very high risk of developing FAS or FAE. But his mother continuance with these unheathy habits puts him at great risk of developing substance abuse.

Jessica, I would like to say that I enjoyed reading your forum about substance abuse and substance use disorder. Individuals that are substance abuser does not have to have substance use disorder (Doweiko, 2015). Substance abuse does not always turn to the physical addiction of the substance (Doweiko, 2015). However, neither substance abuse nor substance use disorder are more important than the other. In both substance abuse and substance use disorder, the individual that uses the substance most likely feel that the incentive for repeating the use is more powerful than it is to not use (Doweiko, 2015). Many healthcare and human service professionals are not properly trained to treat substance abuse nor substance use disorder (Doweiko, 2015).

On 5/12/17, Hennepin County Child Protection accepted a report of alleged neglect prenatal exposure of baby boy to controlled substances or their derivatives by mother Rachel Casey. Per reporter Rachel gave birth to baby boy on 5/11/17 and has tested positive for substances throughout her pregnancy. Per reporter Rachel did not test positive at birth, and baby boy’s meconium is pending. Also, per reporter did not know if Rachel is or has been prescribed the buprenorphine and methadone.

The steps that I would take to resolve Substance Abuse/Opioid misuse is to continue on the same path as our 44th President Barack Obama. Obama’s focus was to work with the healthcare professionals from doctors, nurses, dentist, and their methods of prescribing opioids. I would reduce the quantity of opioids a patients receives, and the length of time the patient takes the medication. While providing training and proper strategy to end this opioid epidemic. Providing the necessary help to those who face the addiction. In order to end this opioid crisis that we are currently going through, both Canada and U.S. key decision makers need to work with the Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids to ensure that opioids are selectively used

In this scenario, client Edward is an African American college student who is currently studying in local public university. His major is Engineering with a minor in criminal justice, and it is dangerous for him right now because he started to stop going to school which might influence his current scholarships. Edward had health insurance and his reports showed that he was in good health two years ago, but he never did physical after that.