Session I: Identifying the Problem Objective: To help clients create a treatment plan and to encourage recovery. Icebreaker: True or Untrue-During this activity each person will share three things about themselves: two things will be true and one will be a false. The group will identify which two are facts are true and which one fact is false. This will help each of the group members to open up and share information with each other. Agenda: 10:30am-11:00am-Group rules and expectations. The importance of confidentially and HIPPA. Random substance abuse testing. Instructions for handling issues within the group. 11:00am-11:30am-The group will complete the icebreaker activity. Instructor will provide the clients with a daily journal/reflection …show more content…
The instructor will review the different forms of narcotics (ex. pain pills, heroin, cocaine, opioids, marijuana, etc.). The client’s will be probed about their understanding of what they think it means to have a narcotic addiction. The instructor will explain the purpose of having a treatment plan for each individual that they will follow during the sessions. 12:00pm-12:30pm-The instructor will address withdrawal symptoms such irritability, depression, shakiness, and restlessness. The instructor will review the different types of treatments such as this group which is called Narcotics Anonymous (NA). There are also other 12 traditions …show more content…
Some of these effects are emotional damage, psychological damage and strained relationships amongst other things. Closing Activity: Instructor will review the client’s journal/reflection worksheet. The instructor will ask if anyone has any questions. The instructor will close with the Serenity Prayer. Session IV: Ways to Prevent Narcotic Addiction Objective: To help clients learn about different prevention methods. Icebreaker: Human Knot-The group will get in a circle and take the hand of someone who is not right next to them. They will try to unravel the knot they have created without letting go of anyone’s hand. Agenda: 10:30am-11:00am-Group rules and expectations. The group will review and participate in the icebreaker discussion. 11:00am-11:30am-The instructor will educate the clients on how addiction works in order to encourage prevention. The instructor will review the consequences of addiction. There are steps that can be taken to effectively address prevention methods. 11:30am-12:00pm-The instructor will review that the best thing to do is to not use drugs/narcotics excessively. The instructor will review the consequences of experimental use. This can have adverse long-term