MTR Treatment: A Case Study

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To the Honorable Judge Steven Smith:
Mr. Joshua Sledge is a client of MTR Treatment. The client self-referred because of problematic substance use. He has been receiving treatment since February 27, 2017. To improve treatment outcomes, Mr. Sledge was assessed for possible psychopathology using the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI). The PAI was administered in conjunction with clinical and family interview. These assessments were completed on May 18, 2017 and May 22, 2017. Interview and psychometric testing were completed by Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC, Brooke Martin, MA LPC, LMFT-A and Holley Elam, MA, LPC-Intern.
Client assessment reveals severe impairment in functioning. Along with a significant history of problematic polysubstance

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