Alcoholics Case Study

CPI arrived at the family residence located at 149 S Calhoun Avenue, Eatonville, FL 32751. CPI completed a joint visit with Taina L. Ramos FIS Counselor. Taina completed a BHC screen with Mr. Clayborne. Mr. Clayborne admitted to have a history of alcohol misuse and impulsive and aggressive behavior while under the influence. He began drinking while in his 20’s and drinks 1 to 2 times weekly. Mr. Clayborne drink preference is beer, but sometimes drinks vodka. He usually drinks when is stressed out. He has been to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Springfield, MA. The last meetings he attended was about 2 years ago. While in prison was seen by a psychiatric five times a day for 3 months, but is it not diagnosed with a mental health condition.

Using information in the cognitive terms, the problem to be addressed does correspond to the presenting problem identified in section two of opioid disorder severe. The ability to remain sober long term, the lack of support systems, and his depression are the selections made to diagnosis the presenting problem along with Jason meeting almost all of the criteria in the DSM 5 for opioid use disorder. I went about prioritizing based on what Jason had told me in the assessment, and in individual sessions. The initial assessment and the presenting problems helped me figure out what caused the primary diagnosis and what problem needed to be worked on to help Jason live a sober life. His referral came from St. John’s hospital, but as I mentioned earlier

This paper will evaluate a case study that was provided to the class by the Intervention Directory. Addiction to alcohol was examined in the case of Jeff and also how it affected his family and friends. They examined the beginning of his life and how several instances may have impacted him and his decision to start drinking. The correlation of his drinking habits and his early personality as a child also played a role. Jeffrey James is a 33 year old middle aged man who suffers from alcohol addiction.

Debra is a heavy alcoholic that drinks while Gavin is present. Debra also drives while under the influence while the child is present; Debra has been in car accidents and the car was totaled out. There are people in and out of the home often that come to the home to drink and party with Debra and her husband. Two months before this report was made, Debra left Gavin in the home with Jimmy. While at the home Jimmy held a gun to his head threatening to kill himself. The reporter stated Gavin could be heard begging Jimmy not to kill himself with a trembling voice. Gavin eventually walked two streets over to another grandmother’s home; a friend Raymond recorded the entire incident. Jimmy takes medications, he stays drunk, and takes pills; Debra

NCADD is the top nationwide organization in the world that addresses alcoholism and drug abuse. Marty Mann is the founder and one of the first women to achieve sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous. Marty Mann created the National Committee for Education on Alcoholism in 1944. The National Committee for Education on Alcoholism later became known as the National Council on Alcoholism in 1950. In 1990, the National Council on Alcoholism became known as the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. NCADD raises public awareness about addiction throughout the United States. NCADD operates on a national and local community level. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Maryland (NCADD-MD) focuses on raising public awareness

After watching the videos on Alcoholics Anonymous and reading about it in my book, I learned that while it works for some it may not work for all. Alcoholics anonymous works because it follows explicit rules while having the support of others who have come across similar circumstances. Further, it works because it is a free program available to everyone. In my opinion, I think it works for some individuals because of its anonymous nature. Additionally, due to the self-help approach that it provides, alcoholics can benefit the most by this because they can work together and help each other due to the similar situations encountered. On the other hand, it may not work for everyone because some individuals may see the program as a religious affiliation

from ancillary service providers. Thus, these consumers are more expensive to treat; they require more medication and have more health related episodes. Outpatient facility struggled to adequately service those who take medication. If these individuals are not compliant often the treatment level of care offered by the facility are incomplete. Reference.

“Further, AA members are much more likely to revert to binge drinking than are alcoholics seeking other forms of treatment.” Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an organization that helps people overcome their addiction to alcohol. Alcoholics Anonymous does not help people break free from their addiction to alcohol.

The history of alcohol and drug abuse can be dated back for hundreds of years around the world; in addition, the side effects from abuse can last just as long. The extent of alcohol and drug abuse may change dramatically due to societal views and normality such as the Prohibition era and the legalization of medicinal marijuana. Understanding alcohol and drug abuse means that one must not examine the behavior of the drinker, but also the place, time, and context of the consumption of drugs and alcohol. Dating back to the Mayflower, the New World welcomed the brewing of beer and ale as a tradition of the early culture. The consumption of alcohol was excessive- it was consumed from the crack of dawn to the crack of dawn, at work, alone, together,

From the above scenario, it is clear the single mother has alcohol abuse issues and poor parenting skills. Although, her social environment and social status remain elusive, yet from the scenario, it is evident she is negligent about her children and probably alcohol dependency prevents her from adhering to psychological treatment. Each of these professionals must work in a coordinated way with the psychiatrist in the clinic as well as child health services to check the status of children. But before proceeding for any legal intervention in this scenario, the child therapist must collaborate with the counselor whom the client met by chance. Since, the counselor can provide information about the client, her thoughts about child care and day

Many children of alcoholics (COAs) have similar personality types caused by mental illnesses, mostly various forms of anxiety disorder or the Imposter syndrome. A child of an alcoholic is at a greater risk for mental illnesses than the average non-COA. A large portion of COAs suffer from anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, and low self-esteem (National Association for Children of Alcoholics). There is a tendency for female COAs to suffer from the Imposter Syndrome, but in rare cases, males can also develop it. The

When attending college for the first time did you feel nervous or scared at all? Did you feel lonely or maybe even friendless? If so the next best thing for you to do is to go join a fraternity or a sorority. However, by joining any one of these just know that there will be a huge amount of alcohol involved, which then leads into the problem of binge drinking. Now, according to Bruffee the problem of binge drinking in colleges comes from college freshmen who joins a fraternity or a sorority. Due to a lack of credibility and an unclear solution, Bruffee is almost successful in convincing readers that collaborative learning is a solution to binge drinking.

Many alcoholics are so preoccupied with their addictions, that issues and activities that were once of interest to them, are no longer a concern. The alcoholic then becomes oblivious to his responsibilities for his or her children. Children of alcoholics often suffer from neglect. According to the Children of Alcoholics Foundation, each year “1.2 million children are confirmed by state agencies as being victims of child neglect. Forty percent of these cases involve alcohol or drugs. This suggests that an estimated

A study by Wolin and associates determined that children who originated from alcoholic families were not able to function in terms of behavior and emotion as successfully as those who originated from non alcoholic families. In the study, children of alcoholics scored notably lower when researchers looked at their behavioral and emotional

The summer before sixth grade, my mom became an alcoholic. At first, I began to feel as if I was drowning in the turmoil and alcohol of my house. The priority of my house was alcohol. Just when I lost my faith in adults, school began again. The structure that it provided, with clear rules, punishments, and meals saved me. Every morning, I was elated to spend hours in a building where I knew the adults were sober, the punishments only came when rules were broken, and my safety was a priority. As my mother's alcohol abuse escalated, and her boyfriend moved in with us, I began to devote all my time and energy to school and homework. When I heard a fight start between them, I opened a novel and blocked my entire house out. My adversity has driven