Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral Flashcards
The boring client
Is often boring because they are scared. They desire attention but do not know how to get it. They want to participate but are afraid to take chances and rarely says anything important. Positive reinforcement should be used to encourage participation
The silent client
May be afraid of disclosing information, fear the inability to control the situation, or may be manipulative and trying to control the situation. Counselor can invite client to speak up or remove client if harmful to group
The self-righteous client
Must be right at all costs. May have had a disappointing life with little success. May be quiet in group settings until there is a chance to prove everyone else wrong. Counselor can help by informing other group members about this type of behavior and its causes
The monopolizing client
Demands full attention of counselor and may behave badly to keep counselor’s attention. May give impression that their problems are worse than everyone else’s. Counselor must address this problem before it becomes severe and remind group that listening is an important part of counseling
The hostile client
Hostility can be a cover for fear or result from high levels of stress due to unfair treatment or can feel threatened. Counselor can help the client handle the fear that causes hostility
A multidisciplinary approach
Takes the individual’s specific needs into mind
Integrated counselor competency
The ability of the counselor to combine attitudes, skills, ethics, values, and knowledge to provide appropriate care to clients with co-occurring disorders
Patient care guidelines for level of care
American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Patient Placement Criteria; The Level of Care Utilization System for Psychiatric and Addiction Services; Quadrants of Care
Level of care quadrants: Quadrant 1
Low level substance abuse problem, minor mental health problems; can be treated in outpatient settings for substance abuse or mental health
Level of care quadrants: Quadrant 2
Severe mental disorders, low level substance abuse problem, treated in the mental health system
Level of care quadrants: Quadrant 3
Very severe substance abuse problem and mental problems of low to moderate severity, treated in substance abuse treatment programs
Level of care quadrants: Quadrant 4
Patients with a serious psychiatric disorder and a severe substance abuse problem; patients with a severe substance abuse problem and a severe behavioral health problem such as suicidal or violent behavior; require intensive care in a residential setting for both mental health and substance abuse problems
Consultation is _____. The goal of consultation is to provide _____ for substance abuse.
Meeting with other experts to provide complete and quality care for the client; comprehensive treatment
Signs and symptoms of relapse
Positive memories, recalling the good times; neglecting negative effects; sudden behavior changes; complaints about the ineffectiveness or need for treatment; depression, suicidal ideation, withdrawing from others;; excessively fatigued, lacking sleep; increased levels of stress; increased irritability and moodiness; contact with old friends or environments; avoiding social interactions; decreased participation in treatment; lying; evidence of drug/alcohol use
Risk factors for relapse
Increased risk for relapse in the first 6 months of treatment; long history of substance abuse; history of relapse; lack of family or social support; family history of substance abuse; dual diagnosis; associating with others who use substances; boredom; physical pain; influx of cash; prescription of opioid drugs; believing in controlled use rather than abstinence; reminiscing about drugs/alcohol use and getting high; depression; access to drugs or alcohol; conflict with others; celebration; substituting addictions; failure to develop coping skills for triggers
Techniques to interrupt the relapse process
Limiting distractions; dealing with the truth of addiction; reinforcing the concept of addiction as a disease and relapse a part of recovery; encouraging family participation in therapy; maintaining rules of conduct and accountability; monitoring 12-step progress; intervening immediately when negative behavior happens; maintain a schedule; being alert to manipulation attempts; expecting the client to act responsibly and carry out assigned activities; avoiding pampering or coaxing the client; being honest; encouraging client to complete treatment; assigning clients to learn relaxation techniques; reviewing triggers and methods to avoid them
Detox is often necessary for using drugs in these categories
CNS depressants such as alcohol, opiates, cocaine
Withdrawals from alcohol
Sleep disturbances, tremors, sweating, hallucinations, agitation, high temperature, increased pulse rate, high blood pressure, seizures
Medications useful in treating alcohol withdrawal
Benzodiazepines, barbiturates, beta-blocking drugs
Withdrawals from other CNS depressants (sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics)
High blood pressure, convulsions, rapid heartbeat, agitation, headache, cognitive impairment. Abrupt withdrawal from these drugs can be life threatening and detoxing includes gradual reduction of the drug or substitution of a similarly acting drug
Withdrawals from opiates
Raised blood pressure, increased pulse rate, elevated temperature, excessive nasal discharge, nausea and vomiting, stomach cramps, muscle aches
Detoxification from opiates
Involves the substitution of another longer-lasting opioid, such as methadone, and then decreasing gradually
Withdrawals from cocaine
Sleepiness, depression, loss of ability to concentrate, paranoia, decreased energy level
Detoxification from cocaine
Involves stopping the binges. Users are treated in both inpatient and outpatient. Dropout rate is high
Individualized recovery plans include
Personal goals for recovery, steps required to attain goals, list of triggers, coping skills to deal with emotions, prevention strategies such as going to counseling and meetings, self-care activities, commitments that require sobriety such as custody of children, consequences for failure to carry out plan
4 classes of drugs to treat addiction: Agonists
Mimic the effects of the drug and are used to alleviate symptoms of withdrawal (methadone)
4 classes of drugs to treat addiction: Antagonists
Block the effects of the drug and prevent its psychoactive actions
4 classes of drugs to treat addiction: Antidipsotropics
Causes adverse reactions to the consumption of the drug (antabuse)
4 classes of drugs to treat addiction: Psychotropics
Controls the symptoms of withdrawals (anxiolytics, antipsychotics, antidepressants)
Stages of recovery: Initiation
The client makes a commitment to control the addiction and enters treatment or attempts to without help
Stages of recovery: Early abstinence
The first 90 days; Client may have withdrawal symptoms and is at risk for relapse because of physical and psychological cravings. The client needs to learn coping skills to avoid further addiction
Stages of recovery: Maintenance
After the first 90 days; The client should focus on avoiding relapse and learning about triggers; may need to improve relationships and anger management; this stage may last up to 5 years
Stages of recovery: Advanced recovery
The client has been clean for 5 years but must remain vigilant and attend AA/NA meetings, support groups, or counseling
Early remission
Substance abuse diagnosis criteria have been met but not fulfilled for at least three months but not more than one year
Sustained remission
Substance abuse diagnosis criteria have been met but not fulfilled for one year or longer
Maintenance therapy
A replacement medication that can be taken to avoid withdrawal symptoms (nicotine patches, methadone); The client could still be in remission from substances while on maintenance therapy
Residential programs
Require client to live onsite and is useful for those who need a stable environment or have a serious substance use issue