Problem
You just completed an intake with Jonathan, a client who has entered your inpatient treatment facility voluntarily. Until approximately two years ago, Jonathan was successful in his business career and had only used marijuana and cocaine infrequently. After he was laid off from his job Jonathan began using cocaine more regularly and shortly thereafter began using it every day. He states that he is extremely fearful about entering treatment but he plans on "doing whatever it takes to get his life back on track. During a clinical team meeting, you review your notes from the intake, present your assessment, and list issues you plan to address in the next session with Jonathan. One of your peers responds by saying "Boy these addicts, especially the coke-heads are really fascinating, aren't they? This guy had everything, blows it all on drugs, and has the nerve to be afraid to enter treatment."
a) What feelings does this comment invoke in you?
b) How would you respond to your peer?