Case Study About Coprophilia and Substance Abuse
Running head: CASE STUDY ABOUT COPROPHILIA AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Exploration in to a possible linkage between coprophilia and substance abuse.
Micael Johansson
Pierce College
Abstract
This case study attempts to explore the correlation between coprophilia and substance abuse. The research seeks to determine the cause, effect, and treatment options for persons diagnosed with co-occurring disorders involving a paraphilia and substance abuse. The research is based on several interviews over a period of two months culminating in the hypothesis being created stating that “Persons acting out in paraphilia is of high risk for substance abuse.” The conclusions were drawn based on the answers given by the subject and the assessments done creating a time line that appears to suggest a correlation of the acting out behavior in early adolescence.
Exploration in to a possible linkage between coprophilia and substance abuse.
I - CASE HISTORY
1 - Background Information
Andrew is a 37 year old Caucasian heterosexual male. Andrew is currently working in the field of aerospace engineering having procured a masters degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona in 1997. Andrew stated having had no past or current medical problems and states having no known allergies. Andrew grew up in Tucson, AZ and moved to California after completing studies to gain employment. Andrew's parents divorced when he was 8 years old and he reports being a single child. Andrew grew up in his mother's house and he reports being close with both of his parents today. Andrew states he is not aware of any mental health issues in his family but reports having 2 uncles being addicted to alcohol and his father being an addict. Andrew stated his father is now in recovery. Andrew reported having started to use marijuana and alcohol as a teenager and currently uses amphetamine frequently and reports using 3.5 grams weekly and reports he used amphetamine for the first time in college to be able to
Exploration in to a possible linkage between coprophilia and substance abuse.
Micael Johansson
Pierce College
Abstract
This case study attempts to explore the correlation between coprophilia and substance abuse. The research seeks to determine the cause, effect, and treatment options for persons diagnosed with co-occurring disorders involving a paraphilia and substance abuse. The research is based on several interviews over a period of two months culminating in the hypothesis being created stating that “Persons acting out in paraphilia is of high risk for substance abuse.” The conclusions were drawn based on the answers given by the subject and the assessments done creating a time line that appears to suggest a correlation of the acting out behavior in early adolescence.
Exploration in to a possible linkage between coprophilia and substance abuse.
I - CASE HISTORY
1 - Background Information
Andrew is a 37 year old Caucasian heterosexual male. Andrew is currently working in the field of aerospace engineering having procured a masters degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona in 1997. Andrew stated having had no past or current medical problems and states having no known allergies. Andrew grew up in Tucson, AZ and moved to California after completing studies to gain employment. Andrew's parents divorced when he was 8 years old and he reports being a single child. Andrew grew up in his mother's house and he reports being close with both of his parents today. Andrew states he is not aware of any mental health issues in his family but reports having 2 uncles being addicted to alcohol and his father being an addict. Andrew stated his father is now in recovery. Andrew reported having started to use marijuana and alcohol as a teenager and currently uses amphetamine frequently and reports using 3.5 grams weekly and reports he used amphetamine for the first time in college to be able to
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