Assignment: For the case below, discuss the following:
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Cultural Issues
- Treatment Plan
- Collaboration, Referrals and Community Resources
Case analysis must be specific to the person(s) and situations presented in the case.
APA format. 10 scholarly references within 3 years. References and citation must match and be verifiable. 8 pages. Include a title and reference page. Need Assignment Help?
Case:
Daniel is a 38-year-old, successful attorney. He owns his own home, is single, socially active, eats well and exercises regularly. At age 19, Daniel came out to his Irish Catholic family as being gay and tells you that they accept him for who he is. Daniel's partner, Joseph, gave him an ultimatum to seek counseling as a contingency for the relationship to continue. He claims to drink alcohol and use cocaine three to four times a week, daily marijuana, as well as a "cocktail" of other substances available. He described a pattern that revolved around weekend partying with friends. He tended to drink a "few" cocktails and about "four to five glasses of wine" during the evening. Without the alcohol, Daniel could easily say "no" to other substances at these gatherings, but once he starts drinking, "if someone has coke, I use." He goes on to describe this leads him to do anything he has to, to score more cocaine.
Since Daniel has started using cocaine regularly, he has lost weight, has trouble sleeping, is moody and impulsive in his decisions. He admits to sleeping with random men without protection.
While his law practice continues to succeed, his own effectiveness has decreased. He no longer exercises, declines social invitations, isolates, and is beginning to wonder if life is worth living. While he loves his partner, he does not want his partner to find out about his indiscretions with other men. While not overtly suicidal, he wonders if using drugs is his "ticket out."
Daniel agrees to have Joseph attend the second counseling session, but he reminds you about confidentiality and the legal ramifications if you disclose any information without his written consent. He is adamant that you do not tell Joseph about his sexual indiscretions. He also tells you not to believe Joseph if he tells you that Daniel has become violent and has struck him.