Case of Brittany and the Inmate Screening FormW3

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The Case of Brittany

Brittany, 21, was arrested for drug possession and disorderly conduct, and is now serving a 2-year prison sentence.

Brittany’s mother was arrested for selling heroin and went to prison when Brittany was 9 years old. Brittany entered the foster care system and had eight different sets of foster parents before turning 18, when she moved out on her own.

Brittany began working full time as an exotic dancer at age 18 and started using cocaine to make it through her work day. After a short time, the cocaine became a normal habit and was having severe effects on her daily functioning and interpersonal relationships. She yelled at and slapped a customer because she did not feel he gave her a good tip. She was fired from her job and arrested for the incident.

During the intake interview, Brittany admitted to daily cocaine use over the past year. She stated she has been using it since she was 18, but started using daily a year ago. She stated she will drink alcohol on occasion, and when she does, she typically blacks out. Brittany also stated she has been battling feelings of depression for about 6 months, but has never sought treatment for it. Brittany further stated she knows she has a while to work on these issues before she is released and really wants to have a different lifestyle upon her prison release.