Discuss the below:
Case Study:
Consider the following in this paper
• Case study client information and presenting problem
o Identify the client (gender, age, race, profession).
o Identify the addiction that this client presents with.
o Does he have a substance addiction, like alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs?
o Does he have a process addiction, like gambling, video gaming, or shopping?
• Assessment
o Identify the physiological procedure the client uses for administration of his addiction (oral, injection, watching videos, phone calls).
o Describe the type of environment in which the client spends his time.
o Is there support within the family?
o Does the client hang around with friends who are using addictive substances?
o Is the client working for a company where his addiction is encouraged?
o What is the client's philosophical stand about his addiction?
o What is his motivation level for getting help?
o Is there a sense of hope or hopelessness?
• Addiction information
o Provide the history of the addiction. (Is it a substance or process addiction?)
o What is the history of the addiction? Remember, there are many types of addiction, and not all were defined around that time. For example, video game addiction was not officially defined until 1995, while alcohol addiction was defined in 1941.
o Differentiate between the physiological and psychological effects of the addiction.
o Does the addiction physiologically affect the subject's behaviors and mental processes? If so, how?
o Does the addiction psychologically affect the subject's behaviors and mental processes? If so, how?
Treatment of Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
Description
I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some strange impending doom - Edgar Allan Poe
In this module, you will learn more about the technique of motivational interviewing and how this technique is used to treat addictions. This module takes a detailed look at the ethical issues pertaining to group therapy, along with issues of diversity. Throughout the week, you will learn about treatment options for family members of addicts and more about co-occurring disorders, addiction treatment, and group therapy.
Learning Objectives
• Discuss the techniques used in motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral assumptions, and solution-focused counseling for their effectiveness in treating substance addiction, which involves taking brain-affecting substances
• Analyze the history of the mental health system and how it has adapted to the needs of the clients time. For example, video game addiction was not officially defined until 1995, while alcohol addiction was defined in 1941.
o Differentiate between the physiological and psychological effects of the addiction.
o Does the addiction physiologically affect the subject's behaviors and mental processes? If so, how?
o Does the addiction psychologically affect the subject's behaviors and mental processes? If so, how?
• Results
o Discuss the results of this case.
o Did the client respond positively to the treatment?
o Did the client relapse?
Your paper should:
• Be composed in MS Word and formatted in APA style
• Be at least 3 pages in length, not including the title page and references page
• Employ a minimum of two scholarly sources