The Client, Caroline Knapp, A Caucasian Female, Russian Jewish Descent From Her Mother 's Side

The third chapter of the Alcoholics Anonymous book develops the idea of what alcoholism involves and how people with alcoholism differ from normal people. This chapter elaborates on the idea that there is no such thing as making a normal drinker out of an alcoholic, meaning an alcoholic will never be able to have a few drinks and then stop. It is also believed within the alcoholics’ anonymous community that at in the early stages of their drinking careers, they could have stopped drinking. The first step in recovery is to acknowledge that there is a problem, the book describes different ways a person can be an alcoholic. Not every alcoholic is going to drink a long time nor take large quantities, but the inability to stop makes the alcoholic. The chapter explains how an alcoholic is still unable to stop on the basis of self-knowledge and will power. In order to protect against taking that first drink again, there must be a higher power. Chapter three outlines that there is more than one option of what

Client stated that she first started using alcohol at the age of 14. Client reported most recently consuming alcohol within the past 2 days of this assessment. Client reports out of the last 90 days prior to her evaluation, she used alcohol on 70 of those days, 45 of those days she drank herself into intoxication. Client reported over the past 2-12 months, she has had repeated

The client stated there is no previous or current involvement with alcohol dependence or drug abuse. The client’s grandfather was an alcoholic.

She struggled with cognitive dissonance to an extent that at times I don’t even think she thought she was harming herself. She knew that her drinking problem was pushing her family away from her yet she continued to do it. What is even worse is that doctors told her that her alcoholism was killing her and if she didn’t stop she wouldn’t have much longer to live, but did she change anything? No, she felt like she needed alcohol to endure a regular day and if she quit, consequently, she wouldn’t be emotionally strong enough to be able to carry on with her life any longer. This concept would be exceptionally tough to help her overcome, it’s a tricky issue as the person does know that it’s hurting them yet they continue to engage in that

At each visit, the study assessed the severity of patient 's depression, as well as the frequency and amount of drinking between visits. After 12 weeks in the study, 53% of participants were in remission from their depression. Two thirds or 66% had avoided relapsing into heavy drinking, and 49% totally refrained form drinking during the study. Results showed that any relapse to heavy drinking was associated with reduced likelihood of a depression remission or depressive symptoms.

Substance Abuse Update Client she drinks on occasion but for the past weeks she being sober.

Everyday, more and more people are being claimed by alcoholism. The most important message AA makes is that there is help available, and there are people who want to help you, just as other helped them. Louis, a 79 year old AA member reciprocates his AA experience by “try[ing] to help the younger people find sobriety and happiness the way I have. I tell them, “If I can do it, so can you” (AA pamphlet). This is just one of many stories AA members have to offer an observer.

After a reckless night and waking up in an unknown apartment, she finally came face to face with her problem that's been flourishing and spiraling out of control for years. Having a roommate who didn't understand her concerns of “what could have happened” she reaches out to an addiction counselor.“ On one of the alcohol- screening web sites…I find the emails of an addiction counselor and decide to write to him. I don't want his advice per se… I just want him to classify me (321)” After reaching out for help she came into a conclusion about her problem, but this wasn't going to stop her from drinking until she befriends a special person. In the mist of it all, she decides to stop drinking and states “I decided to quit drinking for good before the hangover hits…I know that as long as I keep drinking, I will drive back everyone who is good- natured. Only people who are drunk and damaged as I am will stay (330)”. Some don't quite, but some do. It's a real struggle, but sometime you have to overcome the biggest addictions you

One of the biggest cultural issues encountered with the client is her lack of understanding about the health care systems and medical treatments needed for her son. In the past she has

She has a long history of drinking that has becomes the root cause of her mental illnesses. Her father’s alcoholism may contribute to her drinking problem. Drinking heavily affect brain function and alters brain chemicals, particularly the serotonin, which is responsible for regulating mood and social behaviour (Thingsyoushouldknow, 2014). When the level of serotonin is low, it can result in depression (Thingsyoushouldknow, 2014). By assisting Sheila to be motivated to change her addictive ways through encouragement and positivity, it would likely make her feel hopeful about changes, leading to effective and productive treatment and positive results.

After all the research the writer has done on how to beat an alcohol addiction, the lawyer finally found help at a rehab in Minnesota were her receives help once every 12 weeks and receives a prescription for Baclofen, which helps with anxiety and alcohol cravings. The treatment seemed to work for the lawyer because he has not had anything to drink since being in the rehab center. Drug Abuse is a major issue in the United States. Many people struggle with controlling their

Alcoholism is a pressing topic in the contemporary society and it is responsible for ruining the lives of numerous individuals from all over the world. Most people are likely to be acquainted with a person who abuses alcohol and this further contributes to emphasizing the magnitude of the problem. Alcoholics are typically inclined to ignore their problem and it is very difficult for them to accept it even when it interferes with their personal lives and makes it more and more difficult for them to perform tasks that they previously had very little problems completing. "Through treatment agencies, through the meetings and literature of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), and through interactions with significant others and with persons who call themselves alcoholics, the problem drinker gradually takes on an alcoholic

Overall improvement in client’s lifestyle can be judge when the client’s can establish sobriety. In most cases this means no drinking at all. When he/she is able to afford trouble related to under the influence of substance abused, when he/she is able to maintain a job, family and friend.

A client admits to alcohol dependency on a consistant and regular basis because the loss of job. The client exhibits hopelessness and depression. The client has explained they experiencing insomnia, and decreased energy to do anything. This explains their poor personal hygiene. As the clinician the safety of the client is of the utmost importance.

The client reports that she is a “Christian woman” and practices as a “Catholic”. The client reaffirmed her religious ways stating “I believe in God, Heaven and Hell.” When asked about her sexual orientation, the client described herself as a heterosexual woman and stated “I prefer Hispanic men”. The client appeared to not have any problems with her primary language, English, and she can also speak Spanish fluently. Jennifer reported that she had “a clear idea of my culture” and, along with her partner, could practice Catholic and Hispanic rituals consistent with their cultural affiliations. The client showed no evidence of problems of cultural stress living in Terre Haute, Indiana besides a client perceived idea of “racism”.