Drug Case Study Participant

This discussion question is based on a case study. As in all case studies, review the facts of the case and consider the various steps of the nursing process in order to address the critical thinking questions.

Throughout the case of how Ashley had ingested the methadone, there had been many inferences being constructed. Through all the inferences, none of them are fully explaining everything that had happen that night on the cruise ship. All of the inferences are focusing on how the fiancé might have been involved in the ingested methadone, but hardly any are focusing on anything else. Due to Ashley consuming alcohol that night, the abortion causing her to be exhausted with emotion, is is very clear that she had mistaken the methadone for NyQuil and thus causing this case to be an accidental suicide.

First, the medical assistant should convert the doctor’s prescription into layman’s terms for Doris. Medication A is two teaspoons by mouth every four hours. Medication B is 2.5 milliliters by mouth three times daily (Fulcher, Fulcher, & Soto, 2012, p. 1b). Doris should be cautious of confusing her medication dosages as that could lead to possible overdose. If Doris is afraid of mixing her medications, the medical assistant should convert to the unit that Doris is more comfortable with. For example, if Doris prefers milliliters, she should take around 9.8 milliliters of medication A. Alternatively, medication B could be taken at .5 teaspoons (Fulcher, Fulcher, & Soto, 2012, p. 131). Patients taking multiple medications should have a medication

Drug courts were developed in response to a perceived need within society and the criminal justice system. This study collected data from 600 participants who successfully completed drug treatment court. The Drug Court Graduate Survey was developed by the court’s treatment program staff to serve as a measure of motivation for successful completion of the program as well as an evaluation of program functioning. The survey asked a variety of questions related to the clients experience in drug court and the client’s suggestions about way the court could change to improve effectiveness. Clients in this drug court provided interesting clues as to why drug addicted individuals enter drug court and what factors helped them successfully graduate.

CM Gilmore, CM Brown, and Georgia Onsite Drug Screening representative made an unannounced visit to Howard Johnson on 4045 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy, Augusta, Ga 30909 at room 109 to do a drug screening due to information that was reported from School social worker Belinda Lee-Scott. Melissa Odom, Jessie Odom, and Joseph Odom were also present in the room. CM Gilmore received a report stating there were some concerns substance abuse (meth) used in the home with children, and they are not having any food to eat at the residence. Social Service Case Manager Gilmore ordered a drug screening for Melissa and Joseph Odom to take on site at their residence. The residence did not have adequate food evidence by: mayo, two jars of grape jelly, one can of formula

The probation officer explained to the observer that these individuals come in individually because the details of their case are more private than the others on Drug Court. In a very similar fashion, the Drug Court proceeded by the Judge asking for input from the probation officers as well as the service agency representatives. The observer noticed the main theme of Drug Court is for Judge Barrasse to verify the time spent in sobriety from each person. Upon hearing the answer, the entire room would respond with an applause. Unlike MHC, Drug Court consists of a series of four phases in which one graduates from in order to complete the entire program. The individual moves through the stages at the recommendation of the probation officer and in agreement with the treatment providers.

f I had to choose only one comprehensive treatment option to fund in New Jersey, I would choose drug courts. Drug courts would be a viable choice because it's already been proven as a valid post-trial method. I would leave drug courts in the post-trial timeline because it naturally seems to make the most sense for rehabilitation. Drug court allows offenders who are non-violent to avoid jail time to receive the specific individual treatment needed. This aspect is why I think drug court is such an important choice, for it treats the offender through a custom like plan designed with their needs in mind. Drug court is an intensive program that has the ability to positively overhaul a persons life. Yet it maintains that the offender being treated,

Drug courts have historically been the preferred way to treat drug users/offenders. What are the requirements for an offender who participates in drug court? How does this differ from the LEAD program?

When developing drug court programs, drug courts should combine alcohol and other drug treatment services with the criminal justice system. The two complement each other and ensures success when participants are willing.

Carmen is in the stage of contemplation on attending church again. She remains undecided, so action is not expected now. Carmen attended church weekly before her arrest. Carmen is insecure with her place in the church and feels unsure how members would react. Her Grandmother is urging Carmen to join the youth group to ease her back into the church community. Carmen’s therapist is going to help Carmen work on her anxiety about church.

The client is a 14-year-old Hispanic female in a residential substance abuse treatment rehabilitation center. The client participated in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy anger management group. The client was admitted to the residential program in July of 2016 for her cannabis use. She was referred by Drug Court due to her failure to comply with the program rules. The client has a past of domestic violence and defiant behavior towards her mother and not abiding by curfew.

Robert Smith is a 45-year-old male Caucasian who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Smith sent to a substance abuse program by the courts after receiving a DUI with a blood alcohol level of .18. Mr. Smith has a plea agreement with the Marion County court system that he is to complete a substance abuse assessment and treatment plan with an addiction counselor, and parole officer. Mr. Smith has used two types of illegal substances in his life: alcohol starting at the age of nine, and marijuana beginning at the age of fifteen. Currently, Mr. Smith drinks alcohol one to two times a week when the client is at home or with his guy friends or on the weekends. Client smokes marijuana once per month strictly

I have illegally used alcohol in my lifetime. I illegally used alcohol when I was under the legal drinking age of 21. While under the legal drinking age of 21 I drank alcohol in high school whenever it was provided at a party or when a sibling of a friend of mine would buy use alcohol for the night.

As the brand manager for Allround cold medicine, there were many decisions regarding product formulation, strategy, line extensions and product launches over the company’s last 10 periods. The brand was focused on remaining a profitable, mature product family within the cold medicine category, but also maintaining a premium brand image.

Relaxation, celebrating, and socializing are often reasons people engage in alcohol. However, the enjoyment of alcohol in moderation may become difficult for some individuals to manage when using alcohol as coping mechanisms or scapegoat, for other underlining issues: personal, social and work-related concerns. Unfortunately, lack of proper management may or can result into alcoholism. According to the DSM-V alcoholism is diagnosed as alcohol use disorder or alcohol addiction, in which a person becomes physically and psychologically dependent on alcohol to the point that he or she cannot function without it (American Psychiatric Association,2013).