Through examination of five addicts seeking treatment in the San Francisco substance abuse treatment arena in the late 1990’s, Dr. Lonny Shavelson provides a stark and thought-provoking insight into substance use treatment in the United States. His book, Hooked: Five addicts challenge our misguided drug rehab system, documents the journey of the five addicts: Mike, Darrell, Darlene, Glenda, and Crystal. Through examination of these stories as documented in Hooked, we can journey through the book and begin to examine the underlying structures which are creating blockages for addicts seeking treatment in the United States. In 1997 when the book starts, Mike Pagsolingan was a 34-year-old Italian man with a history of childhood sexual assault and PTSD who had been addicted to heroin and cocaine for 20-years (Shavelson, 2001).…
PO learned the definition of addiction, the addiction process, and the different types of substance(s) withdrawal symptoms. PO shared his substance use experience with peers, and identified reasons to stay clean and sober. PO completed the weekly treatment progress, which indicated he did not attend any sober meeting last week. Stated that he was “busy working”, and that he “didn’t have time to go”. The importance to comply with the treatment recommendations was reviewed and enforced.…
Through a Blue Lens is a 52 minute long documentary which portrays the day to day interactions between a group of officers from the Vancouver Police Department and various homeless and drug addicts in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. In this film, the police officers, known as The Odd Squad Productions Society, hope to educate society about the tragedy of those who suffer from the addiction to controlled substances and alcohol, and of the extreme circumstances these individuals find themselves in due to said addictions. Over the course of the film, the police officers develop great sympathy and concern toward the homeless and drug addicts they encounter during their patrolling of the city. As part of the exchanges between the cops and the…
Case Study: Approach and Treatment Plan Nic Sheff’s struggle with an addiction to methamphetamines and other drugs started at the age of 18. After dropping out of college his freshman year, he went to rehab. After many years of relapsing and attending rehabilitation centers, Nic remains three months sober. When trying to diagnose Nic, risk factors that could have contributed to his addiction need to be assessed. At the age of three, Nic experienced a traumatic event, the ending of his parents’ marriage and a split household.…
Addiction is a disease where the recovery process can be life long and addicts get the support of people who assists them with building relationships, and strength. Although, the recovery process is hard, it is rewarding. The client, with the self-determination, focus on the resources, capabilities, and paying attention to stages of readiness, tries to accomplish the goals (Wormer & Davis, 2013, p. 445).…
There are few greater medical mysteries than why addicts are so often resistant to recovery, especially when reaping the negative attributes of addiction, such as physical health problems, mental health problems, and legal problems. If a physician tells someone he or she has a life-threatening illness that can be treated effectively, most everyone would eagerly pursue treatment. Not the addict. The reasons addicts give for not accepting treatment are complex and not fully understood. Here are a few of the more prominent reasons:…
The client’s commitment to recovery must be first met with abstinence in order for proper treatment to be rendered. Assessing individual patterns can establish proper points of focus and create a goal-oriented plan to change unhealthy behavior. Therapeutic approaches must be adaptive to the social, environmental, and cultural differences that may be present. Continued education of what high-risk, social, and belief systems that may trigger a relapse process can further habitual changes through continued practice. Understanding that addiction is a disease of isolation, a key change that is universal is the formation of community that supports continued recovery.…
The last cause is particularly shattering: many people recovering from addiction fail to realize or ignore the fact that addiction is a lifelong problem. Even if they go through rehabilitation, live through withdrawal, completely detoxify their body, and eliminate emotional addiction triggers, addiction never truly goes…
Alcohol is one of the most common known drugs that people commonly abuse in the United States today. Throughout this paper, the team will outline the treatment modalities that can be used during treatment and the demographics of the population abusing and going through treatment. Treatment is necessary to beat this addiction and to encourage abusers to enter rehabilitation center one must understand what can be done and what steps need to be taken. Finally, this paper shows what happens when the users come out of rehab, what steps they need to take to stay sober, and how successful the programs are for the abusers. Alcoholism is a very serious condition that many people suffer from and there are different severities of cases when dealing…
Addict’s in Remission The world is full of those who struggle with addiction and, often, the addiction goes unnoticed by others. Addicts often are mothers, brothers, friends, and co-workers. An addict may be someone who you interact with on a daily basis. No matter if the addiction is public or hidden, the same question remains, “Can an addict be cured?…
Education of addiction is the key in prevention of this disease. As long as we treat addiction as if it’s a choice, we are holding back the proper treatment that actually helps people. Addiction is one of the most serious health problems in the United…
Search for those centers that have a lower rate of backslide and a high rate of recuperation. Aftercare - Extraordinary drug rehab centers realize that the recuperation of drug and alcohol addiction is a long lasting procedure. An extraordinary drug treatment office comprehends that the rehabilitation process does not stop when their patients leave the office on the most recent day of the project. At the point when hunting down an awesome drug rehabilitation center, it is vital to research their aftercare system to check whether they are devoted to their patients after they have left the office. Recouping from drug addiction is a long lasting battle and incredible treatment offices comprehend…
One important problem that has been rapidly increasing among our society today is drug addiction. The earlier in an individual’s life that drug abuse begins, the more likely they will be to become addicted. Substance use in teens and young adults turns into a pattern of unsafe behaviors, including; unsafe sex, driving under the influence, etc. Taking drugs lessens the feeling of distress and most people abuse. Drug addiction can set back the user from achieving their goals, it’s important to make wise decisions to have a successful future.…
Social Reintegration The release of recovered addicts from treatment facilities and rehabilitation centers is very crucial for it is then that they decide if they want to continue getting better by not engaging in their previous acts anymore or if they want to go back to their old habits. These individuals would be feeling lost and confused after their release. They have gone in treatment for months and they would go back into their own community as if they haven’t even been there before. The study of Gideon (2009) showed that the offenders who suffered from substance abuse should spend 12 to 24 months under supervision.…
Drug Users Should Go To Treatment Drug addiction is an illness causing extreme drug craving, drug seeking and use. Despite all the consequences it still continues. Drug addiction begins with the single act of taking drugs, and over time the ability to choose not to do so becomes harder and harder. Taking drugs and seeking the high becomes a compulsion. The behavior results from prolonged drug exposure on the brain and how it functions.…