Substance Abuse Case Study Essay
This essay will present contemporary approaches and debates about working with substance misusers, critically review resources available in addressing substance misuse and produce an assessment and intervention strategy based on a case scenario by following the guide of the four domains of assessment. All to demonstrate my understanding.
The case study I will be discussing is Stephen, 28 years. The four domains of assessment are drug and alcohol uk, criminal involvement and offending, physical and psychological problems, and social functioning.
According to the case study and the first domain of assessment, Stephen was drunk when he assaulted a man at a bus stop. Stephen’s alcohol influence led him to the assault by misinterpreting the situation. …show more content…
Physical dependence occurs when the body craves a drug in order to function normally. If a substance is not used, withdrawal symptoms are experienced until the substance is taken once again ("Effects of Drug Abuse and Addiction", n.d.). It is unclear whether Stephen feels this way or not. Substance abuse results in varying forms of intoxication that can alter judgment, perception, physical control, and attention. The majority of symptoms are associated with withdrawal effects such as anxiety, seizures, and hallucinations. Stephen seems to have experienced some of these but there is no mention of withdrawal in the case study provided ("Correction: Management of alcohol withdrawal symptoms", …show more content…
Stephen could still drink to relax or gain self-confidence, however, he could feel the need to drink when he is out with people who drink all the time and might find it hard to say no even if he wants to. It is clear that drinking all the time is affecting his behaviour. Whether he is forced by his social circle to drink or he is just influenced involuntarily,, he seems to be aware of this and intends to change. Substance abuse can destroy an individual’s relationship with friends and family and he is worried about his relationships with his partner and son ("How Drug Abuse Affects Relationships", 2015).
There is uncertainty in how to tackle the issue of alcohol abuse or drug abuse. They’re provocative, sensitive situations that require professional intervention to avoid family lines and relationships breaking apart. Addicts fail to recognise the change in themselves and for this reason, Stephen does not seem to be an addict ("Substance Abuse in the UK", 2016).
An intervention is a meeting in which you face the alcoholic and they are made aware that you are concerned about their health and well-being("Alcohol Addiction Intervention",
The case study I will be discussing is Stephen, 28 years. The four domains of assessment are drug and alcohol uk, criminal involvement and offending, physical and psychological problems, and social functioning.
According to the case study and the first domain of assessment, Stephen was drunk when he assaulted a man at a bus stop. Stephen’s alcohol influence led him to the assault by misinterpreting the situation. …show more content…
Physical dependence occurs when the body craves a drug in order to function normally. If a substance is not used, withdrawal symptoms are experienced until the substance is taken once again ("Effects of Drug Abuse and Addiction", n.d.). It is unclear whether Stephen feels this way or not. Substance abuse results in varying forms of intoxication that can alter judgment, perception, physical control, and attention. The majority of symptoms are associated with withdrawal effects such as anxiety, seizures, and hallucinations. Stephen seems to have experienced some of these but there is no mention of withdrawal in the case study provided ("Correction: Management of alcohol withdrawal symptoms", …show more content…
Stephen could still drink to relax or gain self-confidence, however, he could feel the need to drink when he is out with people who drink all the time and might find it hard to say no even if he wants to. It is clear that drinking all the time is affecting his behaviour. Whether he is forced by his social circle to drink or he is just influenced involuntarily,, he seems to be aware of this and intends to change. Substance abuse can destroy an individual’s relationship with friends and family and he is worried about his relationships with his partner and son ("How Drug Abuse Affects Relationships", 2015).
There is uncertainty in how to tackle the issue of alcohol abuse or drug abuse. They’re provocative, sensitive situations that require professional intervention to avoid family lines and relationships breaking apart. Addicts fail to recognise the change in themselves and for this reason, Stephen does not seem to be an addict ("Substance Abuse in the UK", 2016).
An intervention is a meeting in which you face the alcoholic and they are made aware that you are concerned about their health and well-being("Alcohol Addiction Intervention",