This document provides a summary of a motivational enhancement therapy session for a 29-year-old unemployed man with a history of excessive alcohol and cigarette use over the past 8 years. He reports using alcohol to cope with loneliness after a one-sided romantic interest in school and to induce sleep during periods of restlessness. Previous attempts at rehabilitation by his family were unsuccessful. The client experiences low mood, anger issues, lack of motivation and poor self-care. He seeks therapy to address his problems and quit substance use in order to pursue business opportunities and marriage.
This document provides a summary of a motivational enhancement therapy session for a 29-year-old unemployed man with a history of excessive alcohol and cigarette use over the past 8 years. H…