Case Study: Stress, Trauma and Substance Abuse
Client came to Destination Hope in her mid-twenties from the southern United States where she worked in customer service. She self-reports that the primary factor resulting in her mental health decompensation is due to the combination of stress and trauma. With a history of daily marijuana use, client presented with denial and poor insight into […]
Case Study: How the Family Affects Treatment Outcomes
We know family involvement in the treatment process increases the probability of a client experiencing a successful outcome. We know this because addiction is a family disease, so naturally the family must be supported as well. Today we discuss the case of a 25 year old female. This client presented for treatment for substance abuse […]
Case Study: Middle Aged Female with Co-Occurring Disorders
A middle-aged female arrived at Destination Hope’s residential level of care voluntarily due to mental health diagnoses of Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder with alcohol and cocaine abuse in remission. The client had spent time in recovery prior to her admission, reporting to residential level of care due to her inability to manage […]
Case Study: Alcohol Abuse with Co-Occurring Anxiety
Our client was a male in his early 20s and presented for treatment for alcohol use disorder and reported he had been drinking daily for 2 years. He was on short term disability and employed. This was his first-time seeking treatment.
Case Study: Meth Overdose with Co-occurring Mental Health and Medical Issues
Client was a 39-year-old male from S. Florida. He presented for treatment after overdosing on Methamphetamine. The client reported “I lost too much control.” Client reported a history of substance abuse and mental health issues. In addition, client struggled with medical issues including heart attack and strokes and employment issues. Client presented with mental health symptoms related to depression, […]
Case Study: Middle Aged Female with Cooccurring Alcohol Abuse and Depression
Client was a 54-year-old heterosexual female who presented for treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder co-occurring with Major Depressive Disorder. Client reported having time sober in the past and had relapsed approximately 2 years ago. The client is a licensed clinician and was out of work on FMLA and Short-Term Disability. The client reported that she […]