Alcohol Addiction Case Study

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Those who suffer from an addiction can become so caught up in the moment in trying to keep up their habit that they forget how it is affecting those around them. Drugs put a lot of stress on everyone in the family. One may lose their job, suffer from financial problems, steal, or even be abusive to others within the family. Those who have an addiction often perceive themselves as to not having a problem and it is not out of control, so they do not seek out treatment (NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse, n.d., para. 2). It is at that time that those who care for the individual will have an intervention to try and help the addict. An intervention is a carefully planned process that may be done by family and friends, in consultation with a doctor or professional such as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, or directed by an intervention professional (Mayo Clinic, 2016, para. 5). Addiction is a disease that is hard for someone to overcome; by implementing an intervention there is hope for a better life.
In regards to the case involving Marge, I have chosen to implement the Johnson Model for her addiction to …show more content…

It is important to have a professional present to make sure that the intervention is running smoothly; make sure one is competent in their field. It is also important to make sure that the intervention involves the best possible resources that are available to Marge, without the best possible help one may choose to relapse. Marge needs to make some serious changes involving her lifestyle otherwise her support system is going to break down and she may be on her own. Those who care about her are not only looking out for her, but those who have contact with her on a regular basis. Addiction is a disease, those who suffer should not have to do it alone, but depend on others to make a positive

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