06 Feb Addictions Case Study: Part 1 – Case Conceptualization

The Addictions Case Study Assignment is designed to help you make application of course content to a potential counseling situation. The assignment will be divided up into three parts: Addictions Case Study: Part 1 – Case Conceptualization Assignment, Addictions Case Study: Part 2 – Diagnostic Impressions Assignment, and Addictions Case Study: Part 3 – Treatment Plan Assignment.

General Paper Instructions

The general requirements for the paper are:

· A medium-length paper (about a 7- to 9-page summary, not including the title and references pages – no abstract is needed).

· This is to be formatted in the most current APA style.

· Use a minimum of three journals, books, and our textbooks references, NOT websites!

Assignment Specific Instructions

For the Addictions Case Study: Part 1 – Case Conceptualization Assignment, using the Addictions Case Study: Narrative discussing Marci, you will begin to get your mind “wrapped around” what she is presenting to you through writing this conceptualization paper. Note that each bullet below is required to be a minimum of one paragraph! In your write-up, you will need to provide (review rubric for more detail):

· In the first paragraph, write a short synopsis of this client, expounding on her presenting problem, substance history, and what issues you believe are most important to tackle.

· Next, write out the substances that she is/has used (past and current). As you write each one, include the “normal” way they are used (e.g., smoking, injecting, etc.), what the general “addictive” effects are (e.g., feelings of euphoria, well-being, etc.), and any harmful side-effects they can produce (e.g., nausea, vomiting, etc.).

· Then, look for any possible dangers to the client, and how would you try to remove the danger(s)? What “stage of change” is she in? (Refer to your textbook; students can also view The Stages of Change under Addictions Case Study: Part 1 – Case Conceptualization Resources for a good description of each stage of change).

· Using the Addictions Case Study: Narrative, fill out and score the full AUDIT The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test questionnaire (10 questions) found under Addictions Case Study: Part 1 – Case Conceptualization Resources. THEN, in a good paragraph, briefly explain each item and score you chose that you believe Marci meets based on her narrative, and then using AUDIT The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test briefly explain what her total score means.

· What in- or out-patient referrals as well as other resources would you want to put in place for this client (minimum of three, each separated as “bullet-points”)? Provide your reasoning with each one.

· What questions would you have wanted to ask that did not get asked or shown in the case study narrative (minimum of two)?

To assist in making sure that all sections/parts are submitted, divide your paper up as follows (starting on p. 2):

Title of Paper

Brief Summary

Past and Current Substances Used and their Effects

Name of First Substance

Name of Second Substance (continue on in the same manner if you spot more than two)

Risks/Dangers for Client

AUDIT Scores and Explanation

Referrals/Resources/Recommendations

Questions

References

On the last page (or this can be attached or uploaded separately when you are submitting the paper), you will show an “Addictions Genogram” using the Addictions Case Study: Part 1 – Case Conceptualization Genogram Drawing Template provided or draw your own. It needs to show three levels of family (Marci & her siblings, her parents, and her grandparents). You can simply take a picture of it and upload it, or use this handy little app, to take a picture of your drawing with your camera phone, and turn your picture into a PDF, which makes it easier for uploading:

Explore: Cam Scanner App, found under the Learn section.

An Addictions Genogram is the same as the normal genogram used in families, but here, you actually list the substances that family members have used, as well as the relationships you may see. A short example is shown here:

Frank

Frank, 40yo; started drinking at 14yo; experimented w/ barbiturates & meth; 7 yrs of drinking beer 5+/day; daily heroin use for last 4 yrs; 15 yrs of cannabis use; Rx for Ritalin at 11yo for ADHD, Xanax at 18yo for depression & anxiety

Peggy

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Susie

As with normal Genograms, you will want to show names, ages, who is deceased, etc., of any information you can glean from the narrative. If you need a reminder of the symbols, you can view Standard Symbols for Genograms found under Addictions Case Study: Part 1 – Case Conceptualization Resources.

IMPORTANT: Your genogram drawing must have all THREE parts to receive full points: 1) three levels of family (Marci & her siblings, her parents, and her grandparents); 2) showing the types of relationship symbols you see between family members; and 3) listing the substances that family members have used/are used beside their name based on the narrative.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.