Applied Learning-Case Studies Case Vignette-02 Recommended discussion with Chapt

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Applied Learning-Case Studies Case Vignette-02 Recommended discussion with Chapters 6 and/or 4, also with Chapters 9&10 You are doing an assessment of a young 19 year old college student who is reported to be in good physical health. She was brought in to your clinic by one of her classmates who is concerned because her friend is acting really weird lately.The student is in a Creative Arts and Design school and she says her instructors place a lot of emphasis on creativity. "Unique and out-there" are just some of the ways she describes her school setting and her classmates. She wants to fit in and as a result she reports drinking a lot of alcohol, smoking marijuana daily and frequent use of LSD and ecstasy. She believes these drugs will enhance her creativity. However, her trips on LSD are becoming more frightening she's becoming more paranoid and scared whenever she trips or even smokes a joint. Her friends tell her she is acting peculiar and has been making bizarre comments in class. She is scared and wonders if she is losing her mind. To counteract the fear of having a "bad trip she began using tranquilizers like Valium', Ativan' and Xanax:. She believes that the tranquilizers will prevent her from becoming paranoid so she can stay focused on her art projects. She tells you that she has been using this combination of drugs for the past school year. Instructions Break into groups of 2 to 4 students to review Case Study #2 which highlights a poly substance abuser with paranoia and feelings of inadequacy and ask them to identify the following for their case study: What evidence is there that the client has developed a hallucinogen use disorder? How do other medical conditions or the abuse of alcohol and other drugs contribute to the emotional state described by the client? Describe the pros and cons of benzodiazepine sedative use to medicate or self-medicate her "bad trip" fears. Use the textbook as the basis of your information As a group, prioritized the clinical interventions that need to occur . . me . with this client.

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1. the patient is passing bizzare comments in the class and she was scared and wondered she is losing her mind.

2. Unfortunately reaching for a drug abuse or alcohol won’t always have the effect to which you’re after.

drugs after a hard day may help you to relax, but in long run it contribute to feelings of depression and the anxiety and make stress us harder to deal with. which is because regular, heavy drinking interferes with the neurotransmitters in brains that are needed for gthe ood mental health.

When we drink, we narrow our sense of perception of a situation and we don’t always respond to all cues around us. If we're prone to the anxiety and notice something that can be interpreted as threatening in environment, we'll take it in on that and miss other less threatening or neutral information.

3. pros

No more feeling drugged or emotionally distant all time

Cons -

4. Naltrexone iis a mood modifier and behavioural enhancer drug a medicine that reduces desire for alcohol. After you quit drinking, the naltrexone may help you remain sober for a long time. it is not a complete cure for alcoholism, but it can help to stop drinking while you get any other treatments that doctor recommends.

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