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At this time the client presented with a readiness to change and is highly motivated to receive treatment at MRFH. The client was diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder: Severe, and Cocaine Use Disorder: Severe. The client stated, "I am pretty much homeless and I left the Salvation Army after I was about to get into the Step Up Program. There were so many drugs at the Salvation Army. I want to learn more about myself and my addiction. I removed myself from my job so I could receive treatment at MRFH, and be around other people who are trying to recover. I want to work on my spiritual condition. I went from being the manger of an Oxford House, to using drugs and alcohol, eventually becoming homeless." The client stated around the time that he realized that his wife was cheating on him with his cousin's husband he was …show more content…

The client has one 16-year-old son that he shares joint custody with his wife. Female and male cousins growing up, touched him and his brother inappropriately, and made them perform oral sex, he was around five-years-old. His cousins father was sexually molesting his cousins, and once the clients father found out his sons were being sexually abused he advocated for them. The client stated he feels as though he was neglected by his mother because she would often leave him and his brothers with his father who was physically abusive so she could drink alcohol. Prior to participating in MRFH the client was managing an Oxford House. The client has been arrested four times, and has been sentenced to prison once. The client stated he had an addiction related to shoplifting at once. The client stated he shoplifted to buy drugs and alcohol for his wife and himself, and he wanted to be the best shoplifter that he could be during his active addiction. The client last two jobs ended with him seeking treatment services for substance abuse. The client reported that he has no medical or food allergies. Previously the client was a participant of MRFH in 2012 and

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Pt has history of drug abuse and numerous admission to substance abuse program for heroine and crack/cocaine abuse. She was able to maintain abstinence for certain period of times only during incarceration. Pt has recently arrested after fighting with a woman, whom pt perceived as threatening. Pt was arrested since pt's attack led to the other woman's injury. Pt is currently on probation for 4 1/2 years for second degree assault and theft.

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Client report substance abuse problem. Client housing option is projected reconnect and ticket assistance. Client reported she cannot return to Columbia due to Columbia Guerillas. Another housing alternative is Nursing

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I. Introduction a. Identify the client Allen Mack is a 40-year-old African American male currently serving six months of the remainder of his 10-year sentence at the Cherry Health-East Half-Way House in Detroit, MI. Mr. Mack was indicted for Drug Trafficking/Conspiracy and enrolled in the RDAP (Residential Drug and Alcohol Program) program while in prison. RDAP is the Bureau’s most intensive treatment program. CBT is used in a modified therapeutic community model where offenders experience living in a pro-social community.

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Sue will gain experience and knowledge of women in recovery after attending Progress Valley Women’s Program. This program’s main goal is to empower each woman to make positive changes in her life. Sue will receive comprehensive, intensive chemical and mental health treatment that include one-on-one counseling, individualized treatment planning, group therapy, family programming, medication monitoring, case management, and community referrals. Progress Valley Women’s Program has five most important highlights: 1). Co-Occurring Disorders Program-will teaches Sue ways to manage recovery of both chemical dependency and mental health issues. 2).

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The mother has four priors the two prior adult intakes with physical injury by Paramour. She was listed as a victim with mild retardation. Shaquana states at the time of the two adult priors in 2006 and 2009 the play fighting she did with the paramour at that time sometimes have gotten a little rough. Another prior the mother was a HM during family violence investigation in 2012. One last prior she was the AP with no indicators in environmental hazards, substance misuse alcohol, and substance misuse-illicit drugs.

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Shrader has missed drug screens on 4/21, 5/4, 6/23, 8/13, and 8/25/15. On 5/21/15 she was positive for amphetamine. Ms. Shrader was arrested for disorderly conduct on 6/15/15 and signed a statement of admission at the Henagar police department she had been drinking alcohol on 6/12 until 6/13 and used meth on 6/12 to 6/13//15. She tested positive on 8/19/15 for alcohol. Ms. Shrader assessment at the Bridge was scheduled for 4/30/15

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Basic Information Robbie J, a 19-year-old single Caucasian male. His income and community description is not applicable. He is living with his parents, and is a first-year college student. He has been referred because he has started drinking again and lack motivation. He is currently in family counseling with a social worker on the rehabilitation team.

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Paul is seeking treatment for his family, in order to improve the relationship he has with his daughter. He wants to find solutions for balancing work and home life, and finding the best care for his mother. He is not sure if that involves continuing care at home or trying to find an assisted living facility. Paul and his daughter, Alvonne, moved in with his mother, Jenna, after Paul and Alvonne’s mother divorced. Paul is hard working and determined to take care of his family the best he can, even if that means working 60 plus hours a week.

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The client is a twenty one-year old African American male, unwed and does not have any children and currently resides with his mother was referred to Evolutions Treatment center to address his Substance Abuse Disorder. Fred was born to an unwed couple in Long Island, New York and relocated to Wellington, Florida when he was two-years old due to his mother work schedule. He reported being primarily raised by his maternal grandparents until seventeen-years old, which he later went to live with his mother in Sunrise, Florida. The client described his relationship with his grandparents as "okay" and noted is grandparents, specifically his grandmother was overprotective of him. He noted that he was not allowed to leave the home without an adult supervision.

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