This Case Study is based on a fictitious individual in a crisis situation. This person is male in gender, 51, who struggles with the disease of alcoholism. He lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida traveling back and forth from his mother’s residence to his ex-wife’s residence. We will call him Fred. Fred works part time at a job he dreads. He believes that he does not have the requirements to be able to change jobs because of his lack of education along with low self-esteem. Fred from time to time will discuss business that are hiring with excitement and intentions to fill out the applications. However, his action does not move past the intention. …show more content…
Fred prefers to isolate, however, recently he has taken the risk to reach out to the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Fred has a spiritual condition that can only be dealt with through a relationship with God.
He has tried plenty of self-help groups and books, however, until he had the courage to reach out to AA, he did not have a chance. Fred is currently learning how to have a relationship with God in AA. Fred excludes himself from church because of the outbursts of anger and bad behavior he displayed toward leadership. Fred views himself as a victim disregarding his part in all the decisions that he has made in situations. Fred’s anger issues causes him to lash out on others verbally abusing