Unit 4 Assignment: SOAP Note & Referral
>> My name's Greg, as you clearly know; you've got all my information in front of you. I'm here because I've gotten another DUI; my third in fact. Before you go jumping to any conclusions about me I want to at least be clear about something; I'm not an alcoholic. Granted I got a DUI but I'm going to tell you something, it was 2:30 at night. I mean nobody's out on the road at 2:30 at night. You know, I mean I wasn't even pulled over for my drinking; I had a tail light that was busted, can you believe that [laughs], I mean a tail light. The guy came over, I'm sure he ran my records, already had some assumptions about me. Heck, I bet if I was a woman, if I drove a nicer car, I wouldn't be here today. Anyways. So here I am and there you are. You're going to talk with me about my disease. You're going to talk with me about needing to be sober. I mean I'm going to tell you right now I've been there, I've done that. I mean this program isn't for me. I'm not taking one step; I'm not taking 12 steps. At this point I mean my biggest concern is my job. I mean my boss, I mean, he's already gone out on a limb for me. I mean he knew about my other DUI. He said everybody's worth a chance. I mean, I only hope that he still -- he still thinks that way. I mean without this job, I mean, I don't know what I would have. I mean I've worked hard to get here; I'm a good salesman. I mean if I lost this job I wouldn't have my -- I couldn't pay my child support; I wouldn't see my kid, and I don't think I could -- I don't think I could live with that kind of disappointment again. In any event, I mean, I wouldn't be here if -- it's such a joke. I mean what's one thing have to do with another? I had a couple drinks, you know. I mean I know that police officer couldn't tell. The only reason he knew is because he had one of those breath detector things. I can't believe I'm here. There's nothing you're going to do to change my mind, it's just a few drinks. I think I've earned it. I mean I'll do and say whatever you need me to say. I mean I know I'll be out of here. You just tell me what I need to do.