Bshs 431 Substance Abuse Prevention Research Paper
Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Relapse Strategies
BSHS 431
August 13, 2012
Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Relapse Prevention Strategies
Drug and Alcohol are powerful chronic addictions that have no mercy on individuals who have arrived at this stage of the disease. Prevention strategies in schools, home, and community are essential for adolescence to find other means for coping and expression. Healthy family foundations, communication, education, and activities are essential for youth to avoid the temptation of substance use. Intervention is an event or act by an individual interrupting the progression of problems with substance use. (Fields, 2010) There are a variety of treatment and therapy models …show more content…
Typically, the individual will deny having a problem with drugs or alcohol and it is the process of intervention that reveals the contrary. Encouraging the addict to get treatment as early as possible is essential, however; this can be challenging. Most addicts are deep in their addiction and may not think they have a problem. Today, individuals who use prescription opioids may say “my doctor prescribed this for me” and not be honest that they may be going to one or more doctor for medication. Many addicts have been using for a long time and afraid of how they will be without the drug. As long as an addict is actively using and has the means to get the drug, it would be difficult for them to agree to an intervention and stop using. Typically an addict will be willing to try recovery when they have no more drugs and are going through withdrawal. Otherwise, one will be met with denial, and resistance to change. The role of the family is vital during an intervention. It is imperative that family member stop enabling the addict by giving money, posting bail, and covering when he or she fails to go to work or school. This will bring the addict closer to the reality of their addiction and their world will begin to crumble.
“William Miller and Stephen Rollnick (1991) developed a form of intervention known as motivational interviewing.” …show more content…
“The principals of RR are based on the rational-emotive approach developed by Albert Ellis, PH.D.” (Fields, 2010) Rational Recovery focus on changing the way client’s think and feel about themselves and use of substances. “Rational Recovery groups developed an organization, called SMART Recovery is based on rational-emotive behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral approaches.’ (Fields, 2010) The rational –emotive behavioral therapy is an alternative to the 12-step programs and focuses on the individual responsibility for their maladaptive behaviors and is capable of gaining control over such behaviors. In addition labeling oneself an alcoholic or addict is discouraged and not necessary to
BSHS 431
August 13, 2012
Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Relapse Prevention Strategies
Drug and Alcohol are powerful chronic addictions that have no mercy on individuals who have arrived at this stage of the disease. Prevention strategies in schools, home, and community are essential for adolescence to find other means for coping and expression. Healthy family foundations, communication, education, and activities are essential for youth to avoid the temptation of substance use. Intervention is an event or act by an individual interrupting the progression of problems with substance use. (Fields, 2010) There are a variety of treatment and therapy models …show more content…
Typically, the individual will deny having a problem with drugs or alcohol and it is the process of intervention that reveals the contrary. Encouraging the addict to get treatment as early as possible is essential, however; this can be challenging. Most addicts are deep in their addiction and may not think they have a problem. Today, individuals who use prescription opioids may say “my doctor prescribed this for me” and not be honest that they may be going to one or more doctor for medication. Many addicts have been using for a long time and afraid of how they will be without the drug. As long as an addict is actively using and has the means to get the drug, it would be difficult for them to agree to an intervention and stop using. Typically an addict will be willing to try recovery when they have no more drugs and are going through withdrawal. Otherwise, one will be met with denial, and resistance to change. The role of the family is vital during an intervention. It is imperative that family member stop enabling the addict by giving money, posting bail, and covering when he or she fails to go to work or school. This will bring the addict closer to the reality of their addiction and their world will begin to crumble.
“William Miller and Stephen Rollnick (1991) developed a form of intervention known as motivational interviewing.” …show more content…
“The principals of RR are based on the rational-emotive approach developed by Albert Ellis, PH.D.” (Fields, 2010) Rational Recovery focus on changing the way client’s think and feel about themselves and use of substances. “Rational Recovery groups developed an organization, called SMART Recovery is based on rational-emotive behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral approaches.’ (Fields, 2010) The rational –emotive behavioral therapy is an alternative to the 12-step programs and focuses on the individual responsibility for their maladaptive behaviors and is capable of gaining control over such behaviors. In addition labeling oneself an alcoholic or addict is discouraged and not necessary to