Treatment of moderate to severe alcohol use disorder has been a difficult and previously under-researched disease. In the past thirty years, new models have been proposed with their own advantages and disadvantages. Currently, the most accepted form of treatment is the biopsychological model. In this paper, the biopsychological model will be assessed via treatment options, peer-reviewed research, and historical applications. Due to the accessibility of alcohol, this is a dangerous disease therefore a well-constructed model of addiction treatment is a necessity. Data from peer reviewed literature will be used to support the biopsychological model as the most productive and promising form of rehabilitation. To begin, a historical and legal account
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Furthermore, it is important to understand the process of alcoholism and the symptoms related to alcohol use disorder (AUD) - here, their differences will also be noted since AUD may be difficult to notice. In order to properly expand on the model, it is important to understand the signs of the disorder so family and friends may interceded appropriately. On this topic, an overview of contemporary treatment will be given to provide insight on the patient throughout the rehabilitation process. Lastly, resources that are in the Cincinnati area will be provided should anyone need to contact a program for treatment of AUD. Furthermore, it will be important to recognize court programs that are available for the patients. In conclusion, the aim of the analysis is to support the biopsychological model through peer-reviewed data, personal accounts, history, and provided treatments of AUD in the tristate …show more content…
In order to be diagnosed with AUD, a list of eleven criteria is given. Patients with more than two of characteristics listed by DSM-5 are diagnosed with AUD and the severity is based on the number of symptoms experienced . Disturbingly, it has been shown that people are not likely to search for treatment for AUD – with only eight percent of people meeting the criteria and also seeking treatment . This is also concerning as a person interested in the medical field because alcohol screening by primary physicians is recommended by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force - potentially causing some patients to not be reviewed properly when at risk. If the biopsychosocial model is applied to this small amount of patients, it may be possible to see a correlation between depression and alcoholism. Some other major psychological diseases
Furthermore, it is important to understand the process of alcoholism and the symptoms related to alcohol use disorder (AUD) - here, their differences will also be noted since AUD may be difficult to notice. In order to properly expand on the model, it is important to understand the signs of the disorder so family and friends may interceded appropriately. On this topic, an overview of contemporary treatment will be given to provide insight on the patient throughout the rehabilitation process. Lastly, resources that are in the Cincinnati area will be provided should anyone need to contact a program for treatment of AUD. Furthermore, it will be important to recognize court programs that are available for the patients. In conclusion, the aim of the analysis is to support the biopsychological model through peer-reviewed data, personal accounts, history, and provided treatments of AUD in the tristate …show more content…
In order to be diagnosed with AUD, a list of eleven criteria is given. Patients with more than two of characteristics listed by DSM-5 are diagnosed with AUD and the severity is based on the number of symptoms experienced . Disturbingly, it has been shown that people are not likely to search for treatment for AUD – with only eight percent of people meeting the criteria and also seeking treatment . This is also concerning as a person interested in the medical field because alcohol screening by primary physicians is recommended by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force - potentially causing some patients to not be reviewed properly when at risk. If the biopsychosocial model is applied to this small amount of patients, it may be possible to see a correlation between depression and alcoholism. Some other major psychological diseases