Case Study Of Alcoholics Alana Club: Private Rehabilitation

Abstract Melanie Curtin, editor of Rehab official webpage in 2017 said Alcoholics Alana Club is a private rehabilitation located in Anaheim, California. The rehabilitation focuses on the treatment of alcohol, substance, drug abuse. Providing individuals and families assistance with drug, alcohol, and mental health treatment that is reliable, unbiased, and trustworthy service. The organization aspires to make the process clear, painless, and straightforward. Ultimately, imagine a world in which the stigma of addiction is eliminated, care is pervasive and accessible, and the dignity of recovery is possible for anyone who aspires to accomplishes. The Organization core values are community, neutrality gratitude, and transparency. The participants

Some are require by state law for driving under the influence. The concept behind the legal system’s use of A.A. for DUI offenders is to prevent continue behavior patterns (the staff of official webpage of LAWS). The World Health Organization reports that there are about 140 million alcoholics worldwide and the majority of whom are untreated. In 1960, the American Medical Association has classified alcoholism as a disease because of the addiction nature. “An estimated of 208 million people internationally consume illegal drugs. In the United States, results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that 19.9 million Americans used illegal drugs in the month prior to the survey.”(the staff of the official webpage of Foundation for a Drug-Free World). Problems that associated with alcoholism and substance addiction are serious and comprehensive, which often affect every area of a person's life. This includes emotional wellbeing, physical health, psychological, and psychological state (Curtin, 2017). Health care concerns within these populations are depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other psychological factor that lead to alcoholism and substance abuse (Sommer,

Meetings are run by sponsors (mentors) who have proven themselves capable of long-term sobriety. AA sponsor is a role model who has successfully stayed sober for a long period of time, and who can act as a mentor, friend, and counselor (Brande & Wagener, 2017). The AA meetings devoted on sharing and listening than interaction. Addressing concerns and progresses about alcoholism and substance addiction. The speaker starts the meeting by introducing himself and inform the participants the purpose of the meeting. He read quotes from spiritual book and address the 12 steps program that assist into recovery. Members allow one at time sharing personal thought and feeling about life event that lead them to the abuse of alcohol or substance, as well as discussing before and after the AA program. Members also share their experience on working the particular step of the 12 step program and their commitment to following the steps. Members start sharing by first introducing their name and identify self as an alcoholic; For instance, “Hi my name is Joe and I am an alcoholic.” All member then response by saying “Hi Joe.” After sharing, the individuals summarize their progress and express their appreciation to the program and intention on maintaining sobriety. The speaker emphasize the important of ongoing AA meeting