Foundations of addictions counseling capuzzi pdf

Addiction is a chronic, predictable, progressive, and fatal illness. If left untreated, it will result in premature death.

—American Medical Association, 2012

John has been suffering from cocaine addiction for eight months and has lost all self-respect. He feels helpless and overwhelmed. Five months ago he lost his job and separated from his wife of ten years. As the result of a court order, he is not allowed to see his children. John recognizes how his life has changed since his addiction and wants his life back to normal.

Struggles with addiction and its impacts differ among affected individuals. Recognizing the progression of addiction and distinguishing the internal and external consequences of addiction are critical to providing adequate treatment.

This week, you consider how people dealing with addiction are affected internally and externally. In addition, you explore strategies useful to clients faced with internal and external consequences. Finally, you examine whether internal or external factors play a more important role in motivating individuals to seek treatment.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

· Analyze internal consequences of addiction

· Analyze strategies to address internal and external consequences from addiction

· Analyze external consequences of addiction

· Evaluate motivation for treatment

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Garrett, F. P. (2012). Getting away with addiction? Retrieved from http://www.bma-wellness.com/papers/Getting_Away_Addiction.html

Optional Readings

Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2016). Foundations of addictions counseling (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Education, Inc.

· Chapter 14, "Alcohol Addiction and Families" (pp. 305-327)

Alcoholics Anonymous. (n.d.). Acceptance was the answer. Retrieved from http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_theystoppedintime16.pdf

Discussion 2: External Consequences of Addiction

Not all consequences of addiction are internal. In many cases, the consequences of addiction are external and highly visible. External consequences are those that are tangible, noticeable, behavioral in nature, and usually unable to be hidden by choice.

There is no single experience that causes people to seek out treatment for their addiction. Individuals might begin recovery for a variety of reasons, though their motivation is likely to be related to internal consequences, external consequences, or a combination of the two.

For this Discussion, review the week's resources and consider the external consequences of addiction. In addition, explore strategies that may be useful to clients who are faced with external consequences. Finally, consider your thoughts on whether internal or external factors motivate individuals to seek treatment sooner.

Provide a Detailed Discussion Post covering the following content, topics, and headings:

· Two examples of external consequences that may result from clients with problems with addiction.

· Explain one challenge with overcoming each external consequence detailed above.

· Then explain two strategies that you might use as a future addiction professional to address external consequences.

· Finally, explain your position on whether individuals are more motivated to seek treatment as a result of internal or external consequences. Support your response using the resources and the current literature.

Must contain at least 3 references. Reference the following sources:

Garrett, F. P. (2012). Getting away with addiction? Retrieved from http://www.bma-wellness.com/papers/Getting_Away_Addiction.html

Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2016). Foundations of addictions counseling (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Education, Inc.

· Chapter 14, "Alcohol Addiction and Families" (pp. 305-327)

Alcoholics Anonymous. (n.d.). Acceptance was the answer. Retrieved from http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_theystoppedintime16.pdf

SAMHSA. (2020). Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Digital_Download/PEP20-02-01-004_Final_508.pdf