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By: Michelle C.
*Located in Bismarck, it is one of eight human service centers in North Dakota. *Provides services to a ten-county area, which includes more than 130,000 people.
Substance Abuse Treatment -Day Treatment (with Jeff R. & Kiki S.)
Structured, outpatient, Ranges anywhere from
5-8 hrs/day, for 4-5 treatment program for days/week. Lasting people of all ages and between 2-5 weeks. their families that are dealing with chemical dependency/substance On average between 5 abuse. and 9 group members.
and treat clients as whole people and not just an addiction or disorder.
the client/s with different supports including information on available self-help groups, friends, and sponsors.
discussion, it is important that you have knowledge about the subject content. This helps to create a functional and trusting relationship with the client.
S.B. 31-year-old, female. She has a 13-year-old son. Lives in a home with her son. Has worked for the same company for 10 years. Stated that she Struggles with saying her use is a problem.
Alcohol Dependence
Prescribed medications:
Lexapro, (escitalopram): anti-depressant. It inhibits the
reuptake of serotonin into the central nervous system.
meaningful to her.
Become an active member in community by joining a
abuse / addiction.
Develop positive support system, including family and sober
friends.
Anticipate potential stressors/triggers and develop positive
may aggravate substance abuse problem and how to avoid or prevent them.
Teach the client alternative methods to relieve
present with alcohol and/or drug intoxication. (Ex. Aggression, mania, hallucinations, etc)
Understand that people with addiction and other
mental health are still people and they should be treated as such.
The End