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
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Substance Abuse I agree with the behavioral/cognitive theory‚ the biological theory‚ and the sociocultural theory. These three viewpoints share certain elements that are all important. The sociocultural theory states that substance abuse is a result from stress as well as environmental factors. When there is low socioeconomics and unemployment is high‚ drugs may used to relieve stress. The behavioral/cognitive viewpoint sees the situation as contributing to the use of substances. This viewpoint
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Substance Abuse and Addiction are often terms that are confused with one another and used interchangeably but it is important to note that they are not the same. An individual can both abuse a substance and be addicted to it at the same time. However‚ one can abuse a substance and not be physically addicted to it. Substance abuse is the inappropriate use of a substance or the use of a substance in a way that is not its intended purpose or the use of a substance in access or in extreme amounts.
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Eating‚ Substance Abuse‚ and Personality Disorders PSY 410 December 18‚ 2011 Eric Niler‚ Ph.D. Eating‚ Substance Abuse‚ and Personality Disorders Eating‚ substance abuse‚ and personality disorders have one thing in common. They are all impairments to an individual who prevents him or her from functioning normally within society. An individual who is suffering from either condition has biological‚ environmental‚ or early childhood as the contributor to his or her illness
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http://www.ojjdp.gov/PUBS/drugid/ration-03.html Consequences of youth substance abuse Young people who persistently abuse substances often experience an array of problems‚ including academic difficulties‚ health-related problems (including mental health)‚ poor peer relationships‚ and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Additionally‚ there are consequences for family members‚ the community‚ and the entire society. Academics Declining grades‚ absenteeism from school and other activities
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sociocultural viewpoint. I found it difficult to choose just one viewpoint when the causal factors can be extremely broad when it comes to substance abuse. I agree with the psychodynamic viewpoint because people who experience a lack of nurturance during early childhood often carry it with them throughout their entire lives if the issue goes unresolved. Substance abuse is not the only disorder that may be caused by childhood trauma. There are many other disorders that can be linked to early childhood
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The field of substance abuse counseling is growing exponentially. With the opioid epidemic booming and synthetic drugs flooding the market‚ there is a dire need for counselors with education‚ training‚ and strong work ethics. But that is not why I am choosing to become a Substance Abuse Counselor‚ there is a little more to it. They say those that have lived it are the ones who can help others during their struggles. I am 45 years old‚ a mother to 3 beautiful children‚ one with special needs. I am
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efforts to contain and manage them. A number of historical developments have set the stage for the shift from being primarily “tough on crime” to effective treatment‚ but the critical role of substance abuse treatment in the history of rehabilitation in American Corrections is often overlooked. Substance abuse treatment has demonstrated success over the
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Populations Nation: China Delegate: Azzara Nincevic‚ American Heritage School Plantation The abuse of drugs by incarcerated peoples is a rapidly growing issue among all nations. The goal of prison is to reform and rehabilitate former criminals‚ however this goal cannot be accomplished if more and more prisoners are abusing controlled substances. It is estimated that over 80% of prisoners abuse a controlled substance‚ and over 65% of prisoners are clinically addicted. Because these numbers are based on
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Substance related disorders Definitions and terms Use This is when a person drinks alcohol or swallows smoke‚ sniffs or injects a mind altering substance. Abuse This is when a person is using alcohol or drugs for the purpose of intoxication or in the case of prescription for purpose beyond their intended use. Dependence It is the continuing use of alcohol or drugs despite adverse consequences to ones physical‚ social and psychological wellbeing Addiction
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