Theories and Models of Addiction Case Study Treatment Plan

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Theories and Models of Addiction Case Study Treatment Plan

Keep all major headings in place to serve as your outline.

Section 1 — Client Description and Analysis

Describe the client by name from the case study, as well as the presenting problem, including related symptoms or health issues as they relate to the addition.

· Evaluation of client using the transtheoretical model of change

Evaluate the client using the transtheoretical model of change, then select and describe the current stage of change for the client using appropriate rationales for your choice.

· Evaluation of client from a biopsychosocial model perspective

Analyze known aspects of the client from a biopsychosocial perspective, noting patterns and probable causes of the addiction to determine an applicable theoretical orientation suitable for treatment.

Section 2 — Therapeutic Approach

Clearly link your diagnostic analysis to your selected theoretical approach. Be sure to cite evidence from your research and course readings to support your evaluation and choices. Include a narrative description explaining how the diagnosis was formulated citing the DSM-5 and any other relevant sources. It is likely that the case scenario does not provide enough detail to make a definitive diagnosis. Note the information needed to formulate a more definitive diagnosis and how the results of the assessment tools selected would contribute to the process.

Provisional Diagnosis Based on the DSM-5:

Provide a provisional diagnosis with a complete inclusion of any potential differential diagnoses, explain how you reached your diagnosis, and provide a compelling argument about why the selected approach is appropriate for the client.

List:

Principal DSM-5 diagnosis (Focus of treatment):

Additional DSM-5 diagnoses:

Relevant medical diagnoses (if known):

Note:

Other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention (see pp. 715–727 of DSM-5 manual)

Description of Client Strengths

This section should focus upon the strengths suggested in the scenario that are relevant to consider when recommending treatment (individual, group, family). Considerations should include the client’s culture, support system, motivation to change, and physical health from the perspective of the strengths they may have. Evaluate how each of these strengths can be incorporated therapeutically.

Description of Challenges to Be Addressed

This section mirrors the information considered strengths, noting the relevant gaps that may present challenges for the client in terms of the client’s culture, support system, motivation to change, and physical risks associated with their substance of choice. The risk of the client harming themselves or others should be addressed here. Evaluate how each of these challenges will be addressed therapeutically.

Treatment Plan

Theory Selection

Use scholarly literature to support selection of a theory to guide treatment interventions. More than one theory may be appropriate if the theory may shift as the client moves through different stages of treatment. Be certain this section goes beyond describing the theory to include analysis of how the theory would be appropriate for the case scenario and the specific interventions you would use.

Cultural Considerations

Review scholarly literature to adapt treatment interventions to meet client and family needs. Define culturally appropriate interventions.

Short-Term Goals

Explain the short term goals that correspond to early stages of treatment using scholarly literature for support. This section provides a narrative description rather than a simple list. While listing treatment goals may be done as part of case management in some settings, this assignment prompts for the rationale that supports the goals.

Long-Term Goals

Just as the short-term goals were presented in a narrative format, the long-term goals also require development and support citing scholarly literature.

Describe Strategies for Interfacing With the Legal System and Working With Court Referred Clients

With the support of the literature, explain how the coordination of care will be planned with continuity as the client moves through the treatment process in relationship to the legal system and/or courts.

Conclusions

Provide a summary of your treatment plan with your final conclusions.

References

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