Goal: Cm met with client for weekly follow up I: CM greeted client and followed up on last week’s session. CM reintegrated goal of the Harm Reduction program was to provided a referral for housing. Intern discussed plan of action to help manage the Client’s access to VA benefits and referral for VASH. Intern validated the progress the client is making and his interest in doing well.
PO started Intensive Outpatient Treatment on 05-24-2016. PO attended all scheduled groups and actively participated in the group activity. The individual treatment goal is to maintain abstinence. PO response to treatment overall is positive and is making progress towards to his treatment goal, as evidenced by attending sober support group regularly, and used learning skills to manage urges and cravings. No positive UA was reported.
Presenting Problem: Kwalon is currently residing in the home with his grandmother and receiving outpatient services. He is no-compliant in school and probation rules. Kwalon has engaged in negative and delinquent behaviors. He endorses continued problems with fragility of affect, frequent tearfulness, explosive frustration, and intrusive negative thoughts. He describes a sense of hopelessness about his environments.
Client lost her 10 years bartending job, car and driver license due to her substance use disorder. Client previously completed 80 days alcohol treatment program, and moved into a sober living house arrangement. Then, relapsed when she discovered about her former husband’s murder. Afterwards, she attempted suicide in 2015 by jumping off a freeway bridge with her car. She was sent for a psychiatric evaluation in which she was diagnosed with
Addiction has been found to be multifaceted, and most agree that recovery must focus on the many “underlying” psychological, emotional, physical, spiritual and social issues that cause drug and alcohol abuse. Solomon’s book attempts to present why traditional treatment does not work and to provide resources for alternative methods. Some of the alternatives focus on specific aspects of recovery, while others address numerous factors tailored to fit an individual’s needs. People struggling to succeed in AA or other 12-step programs will find the information in this book
The efficacy of appropriate treatment for addiction disorder and substance abuse may be determine by drug and alcohol counselors, primary healthcare providers, social workers, and others. Therefore, it is necessary for competent and those properly trained to utilize the necessary tools needed for proper assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and future referrals. Careful selection on these instruments may be influenced by cultural, race, and gender (Van Wormer & Davis, 2018). Furthermore, counselors or other clinicians would also need to consider the reliability and validity these instruments prior to selection.
Final Project Assessment and Intervention: Dan Dunne from Half Nelson The diversity and scope of individuals’ experiences with addiction is infinite; addiction targets all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status, etc. Addiction itself manifests in a variety of contexts in a person’s life, including inter- and intrapersonal function, employment, social, and environment, and observable changes can offer clues and insights into progression, severity, and levels of needed treatment (Wahler & Otis, 2014). To properly aid in the treatment and recovery of individuals with substance use disorders, counselors must employ a variety of effective tools and insights, to effectively align an individual’s addiction with a complete diagnostic
1.6 Alcohol relapse Alcohol relapse is the situation in which the person is returning to the previous pattern of alcohol use usually followed by the period of abstinence. Many studies have documented high rates of relapse upto 65-80 percent in the first year of treatment among substance dependents(Vyas and Ahuja 2008).It is a perplexing situation among the substance abusers. Eventhough there are dramatic advancements in the treatment modalities, client compliance is generally poor and response to a drug or alcoholic use is a common occurrence (Kumar, 2014). The major research finding of substance dependence treatment outcome is relapse with approximately 66 percent returning to drinking by the 90th day follow-up assessment. However a variety
The treatment will cover the abandonment and abuse Megan has endured. Megan will be involved in group discussion, and be required to attend Narcotic Anonymous (NA) meetings. Another one of parole’s stipulations is for her to obtain the General Education Diploma (GED) while in this program. This will help with stability of finding employment upon Megan’s
Co-occurring disorders are common with most client cases that are presenting with a substance use disorder. Rosa is presenting with a history of several suicide attempts, alcohol use disorder, Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The client’s most severe symptoms are anger, fear, and shame. It is these symptoms that are complicating her life, causing distress, and self harming behaviors. Additionally, her treatment history is limited since she does not finish her therapy sessions.
This behavioral Treatment is to help 45 alcoholics and their spouses in 1 of 3 out-patient behavioral treatment circumstances: (1) alcohol-focused partner participation plus behavioral marital psychotherapy (2) alcohol-focused spouse participation, or (3) minimum partner involvement. The couples were trailed for a period of 18 months after completion of the treatment. The couples in all surroundings stated the important decline in the amount of intake and frequency of intense drinking; they also, stated how much their lives had become happier. This information was substantiating dependent information of the clients. The guide of conclusion varied across the 3 treatment environments, plus along with alcohol behavioral couple therapy, the clients began presenting a slow progress in the amount of days of having very few drinks, too total going without any drinks in a nine month period, compared to the other clients in the
The applicant reports that methadone works well for him. Addressing the drug history- The applicant had his first alcohol at the age of 16 and his last use was 3-11 months ago. According to the applicant, he only drinks occasional during celebration of an event. The applicant is willing to discontinue drinking alcohol occasionally as it will interfere with his methadone treatment once if he was to be admitted.
D-This writer completed the patient 's Orientation II 1:1 as this writer discuss the goals of treatment, what is methadone and it 's myths, common side effects of methadone, risk factor of an overdose, importance of notifying Nursing regarding to medication (prescribed and/or over the counter), discussed exits, fire drills and basic safety during evacuations from building, etc. This writer completed the patient 's tx plan with the patient. Furthermore, this writer provide a list of mental health providers to address her anxiety and PTSD. The patient reports she will call the mental health providers today and will update this writer during the scheduled session. During the remainder of the sessions, the patient discussed traumatic events in
Two assessments I would to determine what the population need will be assessing their environmental factors and financial factors because people usually engaged themselves in drug and alcohol because of financial stress or the environment they are living in. So I would like to assess these two factors and talk to their family /friends/colleague so that I can provide the treatment according to their needs. • Name at least 3 treatment approaches that you believe should be implemented to address your target population’s specific needs. The three treatments that I believe according to OHIO ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER (n.d) should be implemented to the substance abuse population are as follow: 1.
She continues to report she is not abusing any drug and there is nothing else for her to do. She states that people are trying to find something that doesn't exist and there is nothing wrong with her”. Client also met for P4P meeting. Attendee: V. Tapping/Program Analyst, M. Rivera-Hernandez/DSS, S. Purnell/Program Manager, M. Goodwin/SSS, client and CM. the following topic was discussed: Client housing plan, client uncontrolled seizures disorder, client non-compliant in accepting medical services, client substance abuse denial and Unrealistic Housing objectives.
