Substance Addiction: A Case Study

Mr. Greene is a fifty-one-year-old black male, who started using crack- cocaine at thirty-two-years-old and is now twelve years clean. Bryan Sapp was a twenty-year-old white male that died of a heroin overdose whose addiction started at age twelve. Addiction does not discriminate. There are several different causes of addiction, lack of purpose, stress caused by trauma, unmet needs, and boredom are some of them (Rosen 23). On an average 40-60% of people struggling with addiction relapse. There are several different types of rehabilitations for addiction but, there is no cure. In our over medicated society that has led us to this war against addiction, alternative medications are not the alternative therapy to addiction.

In 2015, there were 428,000 children in foster care (Kids count, 2018). The average age of a child, entering the foster care system is 7.4 years. In 2014, more than half the children entering the foster care system in the United States where children of color. On average, children entering the foster care system remain in the system for two years, but seven percent stay in the system for five or more years. Fourteen percent of the children entering the system live in a foster home or group homes. In 2014, more than 107,000 children in foster care were waiting to be adopted (Children’s Bureau, 2014).

The initial exposure to any drug addiction treatment is an overwhelming experience. Whether one attends an Alcoholics Anonymous session, a Detox facility, or a Psychiatric in-patient center, one unavoidable conclusion manifests itself: Addiction is a horrible situation for any human being.

Pt. was admitted to the AMS of DE program suffering from opiate addiction with two previous outpatient treatment services. Pt. reported that he started using heroin in 2000 on a daily basis by route of IV and he last used in 2008. Pt. reported a substance abuse hx of alcohol x 33 years, opiates x 8 years, benzos x 20 years, cocaine x 21 years, nicotine x 23 years. PCP x 21 years and cannabis x 23 years. At the time of his discharge, Pt. lost his job and he was living with his

Alcohol and opiate abuse is often collectively referred to as substance abuse. Addiction to alcohol and opiates can have debilitating effects on individuals, their families, and the society. Although there is significant awareness of repercussions related to substance abuse, this problem persists in the United States (U.S.). Primary care providers (PCP) can treat alcohol abuse management and with additional training they can also treat opiate abuse (Uphold & Graham, 2013).

The case study Intervention: Dallas is about a girl named Dallas who has been addicted to drugs, such as heroin, for five years and how her family seeks help to make an intervention on Dallas. In the case study it is explained what factors that have been a part of Dallas’ drug-use, especially how Lisa, the mother, influences Dallas and Dallas’ addiction.

Behavior therapy is a type of therapy based on the principles of classical and operant conditioning. Its main goal is to help individuals overcome problematic behaviors. The therapy can have reducing a problematic behavior, changing it for a positive behavior or creating a positive behavior as goals (Kalat, 2010).

Addictions are all around us, from celebrity tabloids, television shows and possibly an individuals family member or friend. According to Koob, “addiction can be defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder that has been characterized by (i) a compulsion to seek and take drugs, (ii) loss of control over drug intake, and (iii) emergence of a negative emotional state (e.g., dysphoria, anxiety, and irritability) that defines a motivational withdrawal syndrome when access to the drug is prevented”(Koob, 2013). Substance use disorders are among the largest sources of medical disability in the world and also represent a major public health concern globally (Mari, 2013). Substance abuse is associated with topics

The patient arrived on time for his counseling session. Reported stability on his current dose and denies the need for a dose increase when offered. Please note, the patient accepted a dose decrease about a week ago and reported that he is adjusting fine with the change. During the course of the session, the patient discuss about the philosphy of Alan Watts-Zen and Buddhism. The patient reflects about his life and his current practice of such religion as it reflects of who he is as a person and about

The person served was a 63 year old Caucasian male who lived alone in his own apartment in Elizabeth, New Jersey. His medication adherence and compliance with medical follow up was inconsistent, and during time with PACT he was hospitalized several times due to non-adherence to medication, excessive use of alcohol and bizarre and irrational behavior. In the past two years, the person served was hospitalized from 11/29/13-1/8/14 at Runnels Specialized Hospital (RSH) following an episode in which he was intoxicated and throwing food items out of his third story window. He was hospitalized again from 3/10/14-3/21/14 at Trinitas Hospital and then transferred to RSH. This episode was also precipitated by the use of alcohol exhibiting disruption

There are many individuals that are incarcerated that are part of a substance abuse program that provides treatments and different methods to help them overcome their addiction. There are often moments where these offenders have characteristics that affect the treatment all due to criminal thinking and criminal value (NCBI, 2005). Many times, these criminal justice clients resist treatment and deny that they have a substance abuse problem, which can create chronic problems for them if they do not seek rehabilitation (NCBI, 2005). Often, offenders usually will have psychosocial problems that can contribute to their substance abuse, which they have no control over after a period (NCBI, 2005). With these psychological issues, it can cause the individual to have a low self-esteem, depression, anxiety; and also enhanced expectations on the use of substances (NCBI, 2005).

The steps that I would take to resolve Substance Abuse/Opioid misuse is to continue on the same path as our 44th President Barack Obama. Obama’s focus was to work with the healthcare professionals from doctors, nurses, dentist, and their methods of prescribing opioids. I would reduce the quantity of opioids a patients receives, and the length of time the patient takes the medication. While providing training and proper strategy to end this opioid epidemic. Providing the necessary help to those who face the addiction. In order to end this opioid crisis that we are currently going through, both Canada and U.S. key decision makers need to work with the Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids to ensure that opioids are selectively used

I had found a colleague who has an ex-partner facing a battle with addiction to several substances and agreed with me that it is a managable disease. Her partner has tried both AA and NA with no long term success and has suffered, but not reached a smashing bottom or a situation that would lead to making a full commentment to the programme as of yet.

No signs or symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal was reported while in treatment. Client was diagnosed with F12.20 Severe Methamphetamine Use Disorder. F 10.20 Moderate Alcohol Use Disorder, and F12,20 Mild marijuana Use Disorder. Last use date was unknown. UA was positive for THC on 09/27/2017, Positive for methamphetamine on 10/23/2017, and Positive for methamphetamine on 11/15/2017.

The use of drugs is a controversial topic in society today. In general, addicts show a direct link between taking drugs and suffering from their effects. People abuse drugs for a wide variety of reasons. In most cases, the use of drugs will serve a type of purpose or will give some kind of reward. These reasons for use will differ with different kinds of drugs. Various reasons for using the substance can be pain relief, depression, anxiety and weariness, acceptance into a peer group, religion, and much more. Although reasons for using may vary for each individual, it is known by all that consequences of the abuse do exist. It is only further down the line when the effects of using can be seen.