TIPS Treatment Improvement Plan

Individuals plagued with alcohol and other substance-abuse problems face numerous barriers along the way to their recovery (Cunningham, Sobell, Sobell, Agrawal & Toneatte, 1993). At the micro-level, some of the primary barriers relate to the potential threat to their employment and income as a result of acknowledging their problems. They include the financial risks associated with disclosure of the problem to employers. At the macro-level, there are relatively few high-quality opportunities for community-funded programs, particularly for middle and upper-middle-class working individuals. Those barriers include the relative unavailability of publicly-funded programs that are well-regulated and staffed by professionals with licenses in substance abuse fields. At the psychosocial level, there are significant barriers in the form of societal behavioral norms that pose barriers of different types based substantially on gender (Beckman & Amaro, 1986). They include general societal behavioral norms that promote alcoholism and substance abuse and particular psychosocial interpersonal dynamics at work and in the home that present different types of barriers to effective treatment based largely on gender (Beckman & Amaro, 1986; Jessup, Humphreys, Brindis & Lee, 2003).

The research problem initially presented clearly within the article. According to ( Ashery, Carlson, Falck, and Siegal, 1995) the usage of examples to support the claims that further examination is required to understand the relationship between drug users and social services. It further explains perceptions and experiences among drug users. However, it would appear that the research problem was expanded to include emerging patterns that were observed over the decades by social workers. The additional information created confusion and difficulties understanding the flow of the document. The author questions if there is a correlation to drug users, the accessibility to basic needs and AIDS risk reduction intervention programs to the reduction. The author made several statements that there is additional supporting evidence that is

I discussed with Christine, the impact of trauma on substance use and using a Feminist lens explored how alcohol abuse relates to women. I supported Christine in understanding the reason women use, issues related to shame and stigma for women that are parenting and substance involved and how alcohol use affected parenting. Anti-oppressive social work influenced my decision to arrange a case conference to ensure Christine was involved in her treatment and was able to voice her needs. Christine was able to voice her desire to use alcohol socially and felt understood as her CAS worker advocated for a change in the requirements of her court order. We spent time in our sessions challenging cognitive distortions that maintained her present

Comparing men and women in relation to their specific needs found that women typically report more psychiatric symptoms, more depression and anxiety, lower self esteem and much higher rates of childhood sexual abuse than men (Bride 2011). Many studies show that treatment is more effective when tailored to meet specific client needs. According to Marsh, Cao, and Shin (2009) substance abuse treatment is more effective when health, mental health, parenting, vocational, housing and legal issues are addressed. Women in treatment programs express more concern about specific needs although the program itself is specific towards male needs. The reoccurring issue in substance abuse treatment history

Substance Abuse is a problem for social workers around the country no matter where you go. There are a number of different social problems, and social systems that a social worker will have to deal with when working in this field. I will hope to address the problem of substance abuse, and the different techniques used in order to cure a client suffering from substance abuse.

Want to make sure not to judge or criticize these women because that could cause more problems. Getting them to seek help is difficult because some of them can’t afford to pay for treatment or they may have other children and don’t have anyone to help watch them while they are going through substance abuse treatment. “A smaller percentage of participants reported affordability barriers (13%)” (A. Jackson (&) L. Shannon). Even though it’s a small percentage reported that don’t seek treatment because of affordability. There are few substance abuse treatment programs that accept women and their children. “The majority experienced acceptability (51%) and accessibility (49%) barriers. Twenty-six percent (26%) of the sample reported availability barriers.” (A. Jackson (&) L. Shannon). The accessibility and availability are very important with getting the help that is needed. The lack of substance abuse treatment centers for pregnant women the more it becomes a huge problem with in

Substance use disorders are complicated illnesses that present unique threats to women 's health. Medical research is showing that women who abuse alcohol, tobacco and other drugs may develop addictions and substance-related health problems faster than men. Alcohol consumption is most common among women between the ages of 26 and 34 and women who are divorced or separated. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines a light drinker as one who drinks about 1 to 13 drinks a month; a moderate drinker as one who drinks about 4 to 14 drinks a week; and a heavier drinker as one who has more than two drinks a day. Women are more vulnerable to alcohol-related organ damage,

Roberts-Lewis, Welch-Brewer, Jackson, Pharr and Parker (2010) conducted a pilot study to test the effectiveness of a program called Holistic Enrichment for At-Risk Teens (HEART), an intensive, gender specific program for female juvenile offenders who abuse substances. The program uses several evidence based intervention strategies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychopharmacotherapy, and process groups, but its foundation is a biopsychosocial spiritual approach. The goal of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in changing the behaviors of the participants, in regards to ending their drug use and involvement in delinquent activities. The program was implemented in a youth development center in North Carolina, it took place between 2002-2006 with forty nine females that volunteered to be apart of the program. Only sixteen youth were in the program at any given time. The researchers used the POSIT, which is a multi problem self report screening tool, developed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) as measurement tool. The POSIT evaluates the youth’s development and functioning, in regards to

The hypotheses, according to this article are there gender differences in Social support and depression among injection drug users in Houston, Texas. Drug using men and women are definitely nine times more likely to share drugs than non drug user. These users are also less likely to share needles or using equipment with anyone. The article states that there are low levels of social support and they are associated with depressive symptoms. Do men and women have different social supports groups and do they use their support group in different ways? The article states that their male partners introduce some women to drug injection and so they get inject drugs with them. According to the article women also have differences in their social support and also they have depressive symptoms between males and women drug users in Houston Texas. The review of prior literature in this article did give a good idea of how the study can make new contributions to society by using the CES-D and the MSPSS tools. According to the article the theory that the researcher conducted test the hypothesis and the theory is supported by data from the research.

Client: Yeah, I’m getting too old for this. I just want to get a little apartment or a room and a job to keep me going. I need my own place where I can just be alone with no one to bother me.

Women use more legal drugs, most of which are prescribed by male physicians to keep them calm. Women’s illicit drug use has been increasing rapidly in the 1990s in the world. Homeless women have a high prevalence of risky use of illegal drugs (Upshur et al,. 2013). Homeless women intend to have low self-esteem and low motivation that can result in a high risk of drug and alcohol dependence. Prospective studies have found that a current substance use disorder, or frequent continued consumption of drugs are associated with lower prospects of exiting from homelessness, prolonged episodes of homelessness, and housing instability. Despite the high need, homeless women report limited use of addiction services (Upshur et al,. 2013). Roberston et al, found that 43.5% of homeless adults identified a need for addiction treatment but had not received services, while Wenzel et al, reported only 27.5% of homeless adults with substance use disorder had accessed inpatient or residential treatment in the last year, with even fewer, 5.6%, having any outpatient treatment (Upshur

Treating substance abuse can include multiple interventions. Common treatments include counseling in a group or individual, inpatient facilities, and medications. Since Alexia scored high on her ASI and CSSA she will be partaking in these treatments while attending an inpatient facility. Alexia will be undergoing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while in treatment. It has been supported in many trails as a treatment for substance abuse. CBT will cause Alexia to focus on the immediate problem and work on the goals set (Brewer et al, 2009). She will be experiencing CBT during individual counseling and group sessions.

An integrative treatment plan is developed by you and your practitioner. It is based on your symptoms, history, and personal health goals. Recommendations may include conventional care as well as integrative treatments such as nutrition counseling, health coaching, integrative psychotherapy, therapeutic yoga, bodywork, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and other mind body

The results identified that the trauma these women experienced from childhood on, and the impoverished environments in which they lived, played a significant role in their ongoing substance abuse. The study results emphasized the importance of including trauma-specific treatments and awareness of the individuals’ living environments in drug treatment plans, and that those factors should be considered in the development of services for such women.

Women are more vulnerable to the effects of drugs and alcohols than men. Women drinking even smaller amounts of alcohol then men may result in greater harm over a shorter period of time; women also tend to lose mental function and brain mass quicker than men do. Most times women let their addiction escalade, because they tend to take care of themselves last. Some barriers why majority of women don’t seek professional help is denial. Scheduling conflict can be a big issue as well, such as not being able to take off work, house obligations, taking care of kids, they can have a hard time finding a good treatment center, lack of resources, and even understanding addiction. One problem I hear a lot from women at the facility is, having to go through