Alcohol And Other Drugs Counselling

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STUDENT DETAILS [pic] ACAP Student ID: 166974 Name: Miriam Everett-Jones Course: BASSIX ASSESSMENT DETAILS [pic] Unit/Module: Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling Educator: Charles Farrugia Assessment Name: Case Study Assessment Number: Ass. Two Term & Year: Summer School, 2012 Word Count: 2190 The case study provided for analysis as part of Alcohol and other Drugs Counselling, is based on a character by the name of Lionel, from the Australian movie “Little Fish”. This paper will briefly describe the client’s family and social context. An assessment and case formulation will be provided and supported by theory, while also specifying Lionel’s psychosocial needs. Furthermore a description will be provided of the recommended substance abuse counselling model or treatment options used for working with the client, and the rationale for selecting this treatment plan. This case study will commence with Lionel voluntarily presenting for treatment after failing to complete a home detoxification from his heroin addiction. The client’s counseling and treatment process, his likely outcomes, challenges and supports will be explored and detailed. Furthermore the ethical challenges on both a professional and personal level, which may arise from working with this client, will also be identified. This case study will seek to demonstrate the learning outcomes from the unit Alcohol and other Drugs Counselling by using the framework introduced in the areas of substance abuse and dependency. Family And Social Relationships Lionel was a former football star who became a defacto member of the family when he had a relationship with Tracey’s mother, which dissolved long ago. Lionel and the family have been tortured by the influence of drugs both past and present. Lionel is a heroin addict and is still in love with his supplier named Brad, who is
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