Acute Intoxication Case Study

Dimension 1) Acute Intoxication and withdrawal John’s current level of acute intoxication presents a severe risk due to withdrawals. In addition, his acute intoxication consists of behavior changes and loss of judgment. He is at risk for severe withdrawal symptoms since he has been heavily drinking for five years. He has become alcohol dependent. Based on John’s withdrawal history, he had his first seizure about a couple days ago. He attempted to cut back by drinking only two beers, two times a week. Currently, there are no signs of withdrawals due to his behavior of consistently drinking to avoid withdrawal symptoms. John does have support to be assisted in ambulatory detoxification.
Dimension 2) Bio-medical conditions and complications John’s current physical illness that may complicate treatment consist of gastritis which is a gastrointestinal disorder. Gastritis happens due to inflammation to the lining of the stomach. Gastritis symptoms may consist
In addition, his significant other does not drink alcohol thus will not cause any threats to John’s safety or engaging in treatment. He does have a few supportive friends and a supportive girlfriend. However, he does not have much financial support, but hopes his insurance will cover most of the services. John currently does work part time and graduated with an associate which may help better his chances of a successful treatment. Also, Brian provided John the SAMHSA website to help him be aware of the services that are provided around the area. At the moment John does not have any mandate that may enhance his motivation for engagement in treatment. However, he recently lost his drivers license and just had his first seizure which is enough of a motivation for him to enter treatment. John’s main barriers consist of transportation and financial issues that will need to be