Poly Substance Abuse Case Study
Poly Substance Abuse Case Study
Javeria Afzal
ID:
Bc200203545
Date of submission:
10- 03-2022
University name:
Virtual university of Pakistan
Acknowledgement:
Executive summary:
Client is 22 years old, boy and referred to psychologist for the assessment and
management of behavioral problems. Client belongs to upper middle class .he was
studying DPT .He is addict with Alcohol, Hash, Heroine, ice for last 8 years. He always used
to spend time with friends because he lived in hostel. He is admitted in Nishan rehab for
his addiction. Client went through a complete session of withdrawal and then a complete
behavioral and mental assessment and management of these problems. different
assessment tools (formal and informal, physical and psychological symptom
chart ,behavioral rating of symptoms ,MSE ,MMSEDAST,MAST).were applied on client to
find the cause of problem .then a complete management plan was devised and applied on
client.as psycho-education ,MET,ATS,CBT were used.
Background information/History-
Name-M.U
Gender-Male
Age-22
Birth order-last
Marital status-unmarried
Occupation-unemployed
Date of admission-3-Jan-2022
Informant-
Referred by brother
Now, he was suffering from Post withdrawal, post effects of leaving drugs, physical
weakness like body stiffness post effects of crystal myth, low speed of walking, talking.
initially problem was started in college life during 1st year, in college he took
cigarette ,cannabis or Alcohol.in medical college Bahawalpur when he start taking ice to
cope with the stress of studies.
in predisposing factors, the unhealthy diet, use of cigarette, using cross drugs, emotionally
weak personality are the main causes of predisposing factors.
the precipitating factors that trigger the client to take the emotionally blackmailed by
peers group. Fear of loose of friends or gathering (social circle), absence of guidance from
family about addiction and bad environment of hostel in which all roommates takes drugs
are the precipitating causes of drugs.
the journey of client from abuser to addiction is 8 years, but problem become serious in
1st two years of Medical college. the factors that maintain the problem is unawareness
about addiction(that it is a progressive or chronic disease not a habit), bad company ,
emotional attachment with peer group(dependency),weak will power, relapses when he
left drug on mother pressure, lack of sobriety in personality are the main causes of
maintaining illness.
Family History-
Father is died. Cause of death is Paralysis. He was paralyzed from last 29 years, he was not
doing anything. He was inter pass. He was facing serious physical problem, like paralysis of
left side of body. He had no psychological problem. He was psychologically a healthy
person. He had a strong personality. He was considered as a nice person and loved by his
children. He had a good father son relationship.He had a loving caring relationship with
client. Client spend 17 years with his father and he considered his father extremely loving
or understanding personality.
Client reported that his parent have a very good relation. He had seen a peaceful
environment in his family. Mother is alive and uneducated. She had a good health,
sometime feels pain in knees. She had no psychological issues. She had a good nature.
Understand her children and close to her children share very good bond with sons and
daughter. Loving caring personality. Unite the family members after husband death.
Client has a good relationship with mother. His mother understands him cared him. He
first told to her mother about his addiction due to closeness with the mother. His mother
had a good relationship with his husband. Client reported that his mother is very caring
about his father, and they were ideal couple. He spent large part of life in hostel, but he
always receive love from parents and warm environment in his house. Number of siblings
is 5. 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Client Birth order is last Born as a healthy child. Had good
health before addiction.
Had a loving or caring relationship with siblings. Close to brother a lot, have a good
understanding with brother or sisters. He shared a good bond with his family.as his 3
sisters are married and father are died he is more close to her mother or brother. He had a
healthy relationship with his family.
Personal history-
Developmental milestone-
He does not remember about his developmental milestone like when he start walking or
speaking. He does not remember any child story.
Medical history-
As a young child he does not suffered from any seasonal disease. When he admit to hostel,
due to fast food or unhealthy died he faced the Appendix problem.
Traumatic experience-
Schooling-
He start his schooling from the age of 5.he studied in Government boy’s high school, Malsi.
He easily adjust in schooling. Completed his schooling in his hometown from PG to matric.
He was good performer in school. He does not face any shifting or adjustment issues in
school. Top in every class. Gained 917 marks in matric or in FSC 740.he performed in extra
-curricular activities like speech. He had a good relationship with his teachers.as a bright
student teachers liked him. He was an active, energetic boy. He faced no such bullying
issues in school. client reported that he was very simple or naive personality, everybody
liked him.
Adolescence-
Age of puberty start from 12 years. He had not no proper information regarding puberty.
He was introduced to sex through his friends.
Social interest-
As a young boy or good person he actively engage in social interest, loved to belong with
the group either in family, cousin group or in college group. He shared good bond with his
extended family. Visit his uncles or aunties. He showed positive attitude to his
surroundings and respect to his elders.
Social relationships-
He showed positive or respectable attitude towards his distant relatives or people linked
to his life.
Mood-
Client reported no mood swings .he said he had a composed personality or quite
personality. Like his mood not affected his actions. During the time period of addiction he
did not became irritable or abusive. Just become isolated.
He reported that he prayed 5 times in a day. But he does not know the moral basic values
of Halal or Haram. Client reported that no one told him that Drugs are Haram in Islam. He
followed moral values like afraid of hurting anyone. Provide support to his friends.
Habits-
He loved to go to gym and work on his body. He loved to spend time on mobile and to play
games on mobile. He does not like cricket. More time spend in gym.
Reactions to stress-
Client reported that he become isolated in stress situation. He became quite or showed no
response or cut off from the loved ones.in stress he faced uncontrollable thought but he
does not showed that to others.
Smoking/drug abuse-
Client reported that he become user of cigarette in 1 st year. After some time he increases
the dose and take 20 packs of cigarette per day and become abuser of it. After cigarette
he start taking ice (5-6gram easily take) per day. He takes ice because he had to stay
active in night for his exam preparation. He reported that he left ice after exams. Alcohol
takes for some time period, he does not like cannabis, because this drug made him slow.
The cycle of addiction start from cigarette to using multiple substance abuse.6 years he
continuously take drugs (but left Alcohol in 2017).in the end of 2021 his physical health
become affected a lot due to taking of heroine. He start becoming weak, all time in
sleeping mood, cut off with the family and mostly isolated and crying.
Psychological complaint-
As client reported-
Client reported that he was not a lonely person previously ,he enjoy in company.he was in
good mental state,and he has goal about education.but after taking drug he lost interest
in family,study.keeping himself isolated,and thinking too much about
future,uncontrollable thoughts are main problems.but after taking drugs these problems
arise and now he does not know how to manage it.
Assessment
Subjective rating-
Symptom Rating
Stiffed body 07
muscle
Joint pain 05
fatigue
insomnia 08
Loss of appetite 05
hopelessness 09
Distress due to 08
hospital anxiety
irritability 08
stubborn 06
Appearance-
Sitting posture-
Facial features-
Height-5/7
Weight-68
Body shape -
tall , strong.
Cleanliness-
He reported that he takes care of cleaning. Takes shower or change clothes. He takes care
of hygiene.
He maintained good eye contact. Showed comfortable and confident eye contact.
Eye movement-
Client reported different eye movement, like when remembering past eyes showed pain or
regret.
Degree of friendliness-
Apparent age-
Mannerism-
He is a nice person. Talk politely or showed good mannerism in sitting talking or choosing
words.
Speech-
Volume of speech-
During my early session with client he had slow rate of speech, now he entered in 8 week
of recovery he a good normal rate of speech. Now he talk like a normal person.
Shuttering/stammering-
He does not show stammering or shuttering.in early weak of recovery he takes time to
speak, but speak clearly .but now it improved a lot as his recovery period progressed.
Thoughts-
Thought content-
Delusion-
NH mje NH lgta ka log mere bre ma bat kr rhe hain.yhan sb mere dost hain.
Hallucinations:
Do you hear voices that others cannot or seen things that others are not seen?
Orientation:
Orientation (date)
Aj 15 date ha
todays month?
Ya January ka month ha
Orientation (Place)
Orientation (Person):
Memory:
Remote memory:
Formal assessment-
Formal assessment include diagnostic personality test ant personality test.
Diagnosis-
According to DSM-5 the client is diagnosed with poly substance abuse disorder
moderate 304.80(F18.10)
Prognosis:
Management and Treatment:
Pharmacological
Different drug therapies applied to client during his withdrawal session.
Psychological/psychotherapy
During treatment the psychological therapies are used are
1-CBT
2-12-steps of recovery model.
Follow up Plans
In follow up plan continue same treatment. Enhancing on learning the CBT
technique.
New orders(ordering new medication according to the condition of patient)
Referral
Discharge plan
On follow ups implementation on recovery plan.
1.When I feel the urge to use or experience a craving, I will call my counselor
2.I will attend meetings at a 12-step program every week (I won’t miss these
meetings)
Suggestion and recommendation-
There was some barriers supporting a less favorable environment for the client as
less professional and individual care and treating them in same way .family situation
is also hurdle that need to be sort out by hospital follow ups to create more care to
the client. There was not a suitable management plan for client to done with specific
things.
Case formulation-
Client is 22 years old boy. since his childhood he does not seen any bad environment
between their parents. he had seen a peaceful environment. client belongs to a wealthy
family or his brother bears his expenses. he had in contact with bad company when
moved from MELASI to Multan, in college. client was feeling worry about future life
choices, or his emotional weakness. his sleep and appetite was also decreased. due to
stress or memory lost in 1 month he does not properly concentrate on his work.
1-
The use of illicit psychoactive substances is not a minority activity among young
people in the UK. Results from the most recent British crime survey show that
some 50% of young people between the ages of 16-24 years have used
Illicit drug on at least one occasion in their lives (lifetime prevalence). (Ramsay and
Partridge.1999).
2-
274 million people used illicit substances at least once in 2014.source UNODC world
drug report 2016.new york.united nations
Summary of case formulation
Name-
Javeria Afzal
ID-
Bc200203545
Date of submission-
10- 03-2022
University name-
Acknowledgement-
I am truly thankful to my instructor Miss AMNA haider.I am also thankful to my internship
instructor miss NASREEN. Both helped me to develop my understanding about report and
helped to complete it.
Executive summary-
Client is 19 years old, boy and referred to psychologist for the assessment and
management of behavioral problems. Client belongs to a upper class. He was studying in
FSC.he is addict with Alcohol,hash,heroine,ice for last 5 years. He always used to spend
time with friends .he is admitted in Nishan rehab for his addiction. Client went through a
complete session of withdrawal and then a complete behavioral and mental assessment
and management of these problems. Different assessment tools (formal and informal,
physical and psychological symptom chart, behavirol rating of symptoms, MSE, MMSEDAST,
MAST),Beck depression anxiety were applied on client to find the cause of problem. Then a
complete management plan was devised and applied on client. Then CBT, REBT were applied
on client.
Background information/History-
Name-D.N
Gender-Male
Age-19
Education-FSC
Birth order-last
Marital status-unmarried
Occupation-unemployed
Date of admission-3-Jan-2022
Informant-
Referred by brother
Now, he was suffering from post-withdrawal, post effects of leaving drugs, physical
weakness like body stiffness. Initially problem was started in 15 years of age. He took
cigarette, cannabis or Alcohol.
in predisposing factors, the unhealthy diet, use of cigarette or other substances, bad
company, parental negligence weak personality are the main causes of predisposing
factors.
The precipitating factors that trigger the client to take the emotionally blackmailed by
peers group. Fear of loose of friends or gathering (social circle), absence of guidance from
family about addiction and bad environment.
Family History-
Client reported that his parent have a very good relation. He had seen a peaceful
environment in his family. Mother is died due to cancer. Understand her children and
close His mother had a good relationship with his husband. Client reported that his mother
is very caring about his father, and they were ideal couple. Number of siblings is 5. 2
brothers and 3 sisters. Client Birth order is last Born as a healthy child. Had good health
before addiction.
Had a loving or caring relationship with siblings. Close to brother a lot, have a good
understanding with brother or sisters. He shared a good bond with his family. He had a
healthy relationship with his family.
Personal history-
Developmental milestone-
He does not remember about his developmental milestone like when he start walking or
speaking. he does not remember any child story.
Medical history-
As a young child he does not suffered from any seasonal disease. When he admit to hostel,
due to fast food or unhealthy died he faced the Appendix problem.
Traumatic experience-
Schooling-
He start his schooling from the age of 5.he studied in Nishat boys’ high school, Multan. He
easily adjust in schooling. Completed his schooling in his hometown from PG to matric. He
was good performer in school. He does not face any shifting or adjustment issues in
school. Top in every class. Gained 914marks in matric. He performed in extra -curricular
activities like cricket, table-tennis. He had a good relationship with his teachers.as a bright
student teachers liked him. He was an active, energetic boy. He faced no such bullying
issues in school. Client reported that he was very energetic personality, everybody liked
him.
Adolescence-
Age of puberty start from 12 years. He had not no proper information regarding puberty.
He was introduced to sex through his friends.
Social interest-
As a young boy or good person he actively engage in social interest, loved to belong with
the group either in family, cousin group or in college group. He shared good bond with his
extended family. Visit his uncles or aunties. He showed positive attitude to his
surroundings and respect to his elders.
Social relationships-
He showed positive or respectable attitude towards his distant relatives or people linked
to his life.
Mood-
Client reported mood swings .he said he had a moody, demanding personality. During the
time period of addiction he did became irritable or anxious.
He reported that he prayed 5 times in a day. But he does not know the moral basic values
of Hala or Haram. Client reported that no one told him that Drugs are Haram in Islam. But
he provide support to his friends.
Habits-
He loved to go to gym and clubs. He loved to spend time on mobile and to play cricket,
table-tennis.
Reactions to stress-
Client reported that he become irritable, or restless in anxious situation. he became
frightened or cut off from the loved ones.in that state he faced uncontrollable thought .
Smoking/drug abuse-
Client reported that he become user of cigarette in 8 grade. After some time he increases
the dose and take 20 or more packs of cigarette per day in a friends gathering and
become abuser of it. after cigarette he start taking heroine(5-6gram easily takes in a
day)reported that he also takes Alcohol in energy drink, and also drink in liters, he does
not like cannabis, because this drug made him slow, only takes for 3 month .he
simultaneously take ice or cannabis, client reported that Ice made him energetic or
cannabis made him slow. He preferred ice and takes it in huge amount.
Client start taking cigarette in the age of 15. He initially takes one to 5 cigarette in a friends
gathering, but after some time it increased and he takes 20 packs or more than 20 packs
in a day. He had lot of money, for taking drugs he buy a home with his friends where he
used all sorts of substances. He start taking cannabis (used very low quantity or for 3
months) or ice used for a longer time period that affected him physically made him
allergic. Client reported that ice increase his dopamine, made laughed more than normal
person or energetic. He was still using ice before admitting to Rehab, and in Rehab test,
this was reported that he takes crystal myth in large quantity. He also used Alcohol in
bars mixed with energy drinks. Using substances made his personality more anxious.
Psychological complaints-
As client reported-
Client reported that he was not a lonely person previously, he enjoy in company. He was in
good mental state, and he has goal about education. But after taking drug he lost interest
in family, study. Keeping himself isolated, and thinking too much about future,
uncontrollable thoughts are main problems. But after taking drugs these problems arise
and now he does not know how to manage it.
Assessment
Subjective rating
Symptom Rating
Stiffed body 07
muscle
Joint pain 04
fatigue
insomnia 08
Loss of appetite 05
hopelessness 09
Distress due to 09
hospital anxiety
irritability 09
stubborn 06
Formal Assessment-
Formal assessment carried out through Diagnostic assessment test and Personality test
Appearance-
Sitting posture-
Sitting posture is not composed, continuously moving and do not sit calmly.
Facial features-
Texture-
Weight-80
Cleanliness-
He reported that now he takes care of cleanliness .takes shower or change clothes. He
takes care of hygiene.
He maintained good eye contact. Showed comfortableness with the counselor and
confident eye contact.
Eye movement-
Client reported different eye movement, like when remembering past eyes showed pain or
regret. Rapid eye movement when describing past events.
Degree of friendliness-
Apparent age-
Mannerism-
He showed mannerism of talking. Talk politely or showed good mannerism not being
aggressive.
Speech-
Volume of speech-
Client had rapid volume of speech. Talk like telling a story in one go. Describe events
rapidly.
Shuttering/stammering-
Thoughts-
Stream of thought is mixed .some time had overly excited or positive thoughts and
sometime negative or excessive worried thoughts come in mind. He said he overly
thinks about events that will happened in future, or become anxious about that, like
time period of recovery in rehab.
Thought content-
Delusions-
Is you thought people talking about you, or your relatives are against you or you belonged
to special noble personality?
NH mje aesa NH lgta thaka koi mere khilaf bt kr rha ha.mera psychosis nh hua.moderate
level tha abhi
Hallucinations:
Do you seen voices that others cannot seen or seen faces that othes cannot seen?
Jb ma ice leta that b mje aese awazain ati thi,ur mahsos huta tha ka koi mera mobile hack
kr rha ha yapolice mere piche ha.lkn wo itni intense scenario nh huta tha.abhi
hallucination ka moderate level tha.
Orientation:
Orientation (Time):
todays date?
Aj 16 date ha
which month?
Ya february ka month ha
Orientation (Place)
Orientation (Person):
Memory:
Remote memory:
2-Formal assessment
Formal assessment include diagnostic test ant personality test.
DAST-
DAST consing of questions about patients drug use during the past 12
months.it includes 28 questions which had yes or no options which indicated
for making yes score (1)
Or no score 0.
Diagnosis:
Recovery-
Recovery is satisfactory.in the first 2 months he sleep all the time, and physically and
mentally disturb or quite does not participate in activities. but as the recovery period
progressed he start taking group therapy or individual session. start sharing his experience
in group session. now in the 3 rd month of recovery, he start accepting addiction as chronic
illness, understanding the mechanism of addiction. taking 1 cigarette and loss of control
that lead to the vicious cycle of drugs, now insight has developed to manage it by focusing
on his emotions that disturbed him. Craving, shifting of thoughts(working on lessening the
future apprehensions on working the 1 step of recovery, (12-step of recovery),or learning
to come to follow ups in the initial start of emotional relapse.
I recommend the CBT to client. I applied CBT on client to help him to find connection
between his thoughts, feelings or action. and increase awareness how they impact his
recovery. I helped him to identify negative automatic thoughts, by clearing his
misconceptions about addiction and his future apprehensions or fears. I helped him to
manage craving that he faced in early weeks of recovery. I helped to understand the
triggers that provoke him towards substances.
CBT interventions that applied on client to help him to manage the cravings ,thoughts or
emotions.
1-
Self- monitoring (gauging emotions or thoughts)
2-
Self-diagnose-
Helped him to diagnose you own problem, disturbing thoughts or emotions. your
own manager of life.to cope with stressful situation.
Follow up Plans
In follow up plan continue same treatment.enhancing on learning the CBT
technique.
New orders(ordering new medication according to the condition of patient)
Referral
Discharge plan
On follow ups implementation on recovery plan.
1.When I feel the urge to use or experience a craving, I will call my counselor
2.I will attend meetings at a 12-step program every week (I won’t miss these
meetings)
Suggestion and recommendation-
There was some barriers supporting a less favorable environment for the client as
less professional and individual care and treating them in same way.family situation
is also hurdle that need to be sort out by hospital follow ups to create more care to
the client.there was not a suitable management plan for client to done with specific
things.
Case formulation-
Case formulation-
Client is 19 years old boy. since his childhood he does not seen any issue between
their parents. he had seen a peaceful environment. client belongs to a wealthy family
or elite class. he had contact with bad company or conduct parties or join clubs. talk
in very rapid way, irritability or restlessness shown form his actions. client was
feeling worry about future life. his sleep and appetite was also decreased. due to
anxiety he does not properly concentrate on his work.
1-
The use of illicit psychoactive substances is not a minority activity among young
people in the UK.results from the most recent British crime survey show that
some 50% o
f young people between the ages of 16-24 years have used an illicit drug on at
least one occasion in their lives(lifetime prevalence).(Ramsay and
Partridge.1999).
2-
Psychoactive substances use continues to be a global problem.a survey done by
United nations office on drugs and crime(UNODC) found that in 2014,247
million people between ages 15-65used illicit drugs at least once in previous
years.
Summary of case formulation-
Predisposing factors include Bad company,anxious personality.Precipitating
factors include bad company Effects of drug abuse and Fear of loss of social
circle.Maintaining factors Bad company Absence of awareness about
addiction in family.Protective factors are Parental care Right company
Rehabilitation suitable environment.
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