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Substance Related Disorders Case Study

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Mr. Landaverde reported that he does not have any medical illnesses and has not been prescribed any medications. Mr. Landaverde reported that he went to the doctor in August 2016 for a regular checkup. Mr. Landaverde stated that he normally goes to the doctor every six months. Mr. Landaverde reported that he has never been hospitalized in the past. Mr. Landaverde reported that he does not have any emotional or psychiatric problems. Mr. Landaverde stated that he has never been to counseling. He stated to the best of his recollections, neither one of his parents have ever suffered from a substance related disorder. VI. ASAM-DIMENSION 3 – Emotional, Behavioral, or Cognitive Conditions and Complications Mr. Landaverde was on time for his evaluation. Mr. Landaverde appeared neat and appropriately dressed for the interview. Mr. Landaverde had no noticeable tattoos. Mr. Landaverde was able to establish good eye contact throughout the interview. Mr. Landaverde’s posture appeared to be nervous when he first sat down for the interview. He appeared to have normal and steady psychomotor activity throughout. Mr. Landaverde’s general attitude and behavior appeared positive and cooperative. By the end of the interview, Mr. Landaverde appeared to become more relaxed in his posture. It seemed that he was cooperative and …show more content…

Landaverde reported that he feels that he has already made some changes in his life. Mr. Landaverde stated that he now spends a lot of time with his girlfriend. Mr. Landaverde stated that he has “cut off” friends that consume drugs and alcohol. Mr. Landaverde reported that he has also moved away from the drug infested neighborhood that he once lived in. Mr. Landaverde reported that his motivation to stop consuming drugs and alcohol is going to school. Mr. Landaverde stated that he did not think that he had a problem. He stated that peer pressure was “causing” him to consume drugs and alcohol. Mr. Landaverde is in the precontemplation stage of

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